
UPDATED 5/9/2025: If you have a computer that doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements, you can still install Windows 11, but not through Windows Update. Instead, you must use a bootable USB flash drive or ISO file to manually perform a clean installation or in-place upgrade. In this guide, I’ll explain how to complete this configuration.
Microsoft strongly discourages installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware due to concerns about security, system stability, and long-term reliability. However, for advanced users and tech enthusiasts, there are workarounds. You can use third-party tools like Rufus or Ventoy to create a custom bootable media that bypasses the hardware checks. Alternatively, it’s possible to modify the Registry during setup using a USB flash drive to skip system requirement validations.
If your computer is already running Windows 10 or an older version of Windows 11, you also have the option to launch an in-place upgrade. This can be done by editing the Registry before setup or by launching the upgrade process from the Command Prompt. Alternatively, you can use tools like Rufus to build custom installation media specifically designed to ignore Microsoft’s hardware restrictions.
Microsoft defines “unsupported state” as any device that fails to meet the official Windows 11 minimum system requirements. These systems are not eligible for support and may not receive updates through Windows Update. While some unsupported devices do continue to receive patches and driver updates, the company explicitly states there are no guarantees for security updates, driver compatibility, or technical support.
If you’re moving forward with Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, a clean installation is highly recommended. It offers the best chance for a stable experience and minimizes upgrade issues. However, keep in mind that no matter which method you choose, installing Windows 11 on incompatible hardware carries inherent risks. Since the device isn’t officially supported, problems during or after installation are more likely, and Microsoft won’t help fix them.
Also, you can always automate the installation with an answer file that can be integrated into the Windows 11 USB flash drive.
In this guide, I will teach you how to install Windows 11 on a computer that doesn’t meet the minimum requirements. Since the device does not officially support the new version of Windows, using these workarounds is not recommended unless you know the risks and understand that stability, compatibility, and updates are not guaranteed.
- Clean install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Rufus
- Clean install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Ventoy
- Clean install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using USB drive
- Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Command Prompt
- Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Rufus
- Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Registry
Clean install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Rufus
If you plan to install the latest version of the operating system, downloading the ISO file and using the Rufus tool is perhaps the easiest way to proceed on unsupported hardware.
Also, you must ensure the computer can boot from a USB flash drive, which means you may need to change the UEFI settings or start the device in the boot menu. Since the firmware settings are different on every computer, you must check your manufacturer’s support website for more specific details.
Follow these instructions to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 using Rufus with incompatible hardware.
1. Download Windows 11 ISO file
To download the official Windows 11 ISO file, use these steps:
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Open the Microsoft Support website.
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Select the Windows 11 option under the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices” section.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the installation language.
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Click the Confirm button.
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Click the Download button to save the ISO file on the computer.
Once you complete the steps, you can use the image of Windows 11 to create an installation media.
2. Create Windows 11 bootable media
To create a Windows 11 bootable media, connect a USB flash drive of at least 8GB and use these steps:
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Click the link to download the latest version under the “Download” section.
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Choose the USB flash drive from the “Device” setting.
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Double-click the executable to launch the tool.
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Click the Select button.
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Select the Windows 11 ISO file.
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Click the Open button.
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Continue with the default settings after the download.
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(Optional) Specify a name for the drive under the “Volume label” setting.
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Click the Start button.
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Check the “Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0” option to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
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Check the “Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account” option to bypass the internet and Microsoft account requirements and create a local account.
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(Optional) Check the “Create a local account with username” option and specify an account name to create a local account automatically.
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Check the “Disable BitLocker automatic device encryption” option to prevent the setup from enabling BitLocker during the installation (if applicable).
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Click the OK button.
Once you complete the steps, the tool will create a bootable media for unsupported hardware.
If you choose the option to create a local account automatically, the setup will create the account without a password. After the installation, don’t forget to create a password and PIN from the “Sign-in options” settings page.
3. Windows 11 unsupported hardware install process with Rufus
To perform a clean install of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, use these steps:
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Start the PC with the Windows 11 USB flash drive created with Rufus.
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Press any key to continue.
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Choose the installation language and format.
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Click the Next button.
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Choose the keyboard and input method.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the “Install Windows 11” option.
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Check the “I agree everything” option to confirm this process will delete everything on the computer.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the “I don’t have a product key” option.
Quick note: The computer will activate automatically if you’re reinstalling the operating system. If this is a new computer that never included a version of Windows, you will have to provide a product key. -
Select the edition of Windows your license key activates (if applicable).
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Accept button
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Select each partition on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 and click the Delete button. (Usually, “Drive 0” is the drive that contains all the installation files.)
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Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the latest version of the operating system.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Install button.
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Choose your region setting on the first page of the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) after the installation.
Quick note: The initial setup experience may be slightly different as Microsoft is constantly making changes and offering different options, depending on your region and the capabilities of the device. -
Click the Yes button.
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Select your keyboard layout setting.
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Click the Yes button.
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Click the Skip button if you do not need to configure a second layout.
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The computer will automatically connect to the network using an Ethernet connection. You must set up the connection manually on a wireless connection (a security key may be required).
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(Optional) Confirm a name for the computer.
Quick note: This is an optional step, but I recommend setting a name to make it easier to identify the device in the network, on your Microsoft account, and when restoring your computer from backup. Also, after completing this step, the setup will restart to apply the new name, but it’ll start where you left off to continue with the settings. -
Click the Next button. (The device will restart automatically.)
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Select the “Set up for personal use” option for Windows 11 Pro. This option is not available for the “Home” edition.
Quick tip: Use the “Set up for work or school” option to skip the Microsoft account and create a local account. -
Click the Next button.
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Click the Sign in button.
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Confirm your Microsoft account email to create a Windows 11 account.
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Click the Next button.
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Confirm your Microsoft account password.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Create PIN button.
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Create a new four-digit Windows Hello PIN.
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Click the OK button.
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Turn on or off the toggle switch for each privacy setting to confirm the one that best suits your situation.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Next button again.
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Click the Accept button.
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Click the More options setting.
Quick tip: You can also click the “Restore from this PC” button to restore your files, apps, settings, and credentials from the system backup available in your OneDrive account. You can learn more about the Windows Backup app in this guide. -
Click the “Set up as a new PC” option.
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Click the “Set up as a new PC” option again.
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(Optional) On the “Let’s customize your experience” page, select one or more ways you plan to use the device to allow the operating system to suggest tools and service customization during this experience.
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Click the Accept button to continue. Or click the Skip button to skip this part of the setup.
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(Optional) Use the code to link your Android phone, or click the “Skip” option.
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(Optional) Use the code to download OneDrive on your phone, or click the “Skip” option.
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Click the “Not now” button if you will be using a browser other than Microsoft Edge.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 24H2 will finish the clean installation on the computer with unsupported hardware.
You can also follow these instructions in my video tutorial on my channel.
Clean install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Ventoy
Alternatively, you can also create a USB bootable media with Ventoy to perform a clean installation of a device that doesn’t meet the minimum hardware requirements.
Ventoy is a free and open-source tool for creating bootable USB drives for ISO, WIM, and IMG. Unlike traditional tools, you don’t need to format the USB drive repeatedly for each new operating system or tool. Instead, you copy the ISO files to the USB drive, and Ventoy presents you with a boot menu to select the desired image when you start your computer.
When using this method, remember that the device has to be able to boot from a USB flash drive. This means you may need to change the UEFI settings or start the device in the boot menu. Check your manufacturer’s support website for more specific details.
Follow these instructions to perform a clean installation of Windows 11 using Ventoy.
1. Download Windows 11 ISO file
To download the official Windows 11 ISO file, use these steps:
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Select the Windows 11 option under the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices” section.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the installation language.
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Click the Confirm button.
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Click the Download button to save the ISO file on the computer.
Once you complete the steps, you can use the image of Windows 11 to create an installation media.
2. Create Windows 11 USB with Ventoy
To create a Windows 11 USB with Ventoy, connect a flash drive with enough space (8GB or more) and use these steps:
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Click the ventoy-x.x.xx-windows.zip file under the “Assets” section and download it to your computer.
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Open File Explorer.
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Open the Zip folder location.
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Double-click to open the ventoy-x.x.xx-windows.zip file.
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Click the Extract all button from the command bar.
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Click the Browse button.
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Select a location to extract the files.
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Click the Select Folder button.
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Click the Extract button.
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Open the ventoy-x.x.xx folder.
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Double-click the Ventoy2Disk.exe file to launch the installer.
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Choose the USB flash drive from the “Device” setting.
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Click the Install button.
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Click the OK button.
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Click on This PC from the left pane of File Explorer.
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Open the Ventoy drive.
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Copy and paste the Windows 11 ISO file to make it bootable.
After you complete the steps, you can use the USB flash drive to start the computer with the Ventoy tool to launch the Windows 11 installation.
3. Windows 11 unsupported hardware install process with Ventoy
To perform a clean install of Windows 11 with Ventoy, use these steps:
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Start the PC with the Ventoy USB flash drive.
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Select the Windows 11 ISO file from the Ventoy menu and press Enter to continue with the setup.
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Press any key to continue.
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Choose the installation language and format.
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Click the Next button.
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Choose the keyboard and input method.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the “Install Windows 11” option.
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Check the “I agree everything” option to confirm this process will delete everything on the computer.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the “I don’t have a product key” option.
Quick note: The computer will activate automatically if you’re reinstalling the operating system. If this is a new computer that never included a version of Windows, you will have to provide a product key. -
Select the edition of Windows your license key activates (if applicable).
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Accept button
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Select each partition on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 24H2 and click the Delete button. (Usually, “Drive 0” is the drive that contains all the installation files.)
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Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the latest version of the operating system.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Install button.
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Choose your region setting on the first page of the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) after the installation.
Quick note: The initial setup experience may be slightly different as Microsoft is constantly making changes and offering different options, depending on your region and the capabilities of the device. -
Click the Yes button.
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Select your keyboard layout setting.
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Click the Yes button.
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Click the Skip button if you do not need to configure a second layout.
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The computer will automatically connect to the network using an Ethernet connection. You must set up the connection manually on a wireless connection (a security key may be required).
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(Optional) Confirm a name for the computer.
Quick note: This is an optional step, but I recommend setting a name to make it easier to identify the device in the network, on your Microsoft account, and when restoring your computer from backup. Also, after completing this step, the setup will restart to apply the new name, but it’ll start where you left off to continue with the settings. -
Click the Next button. (The device will restart automatically.)
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Select the “Set up for personal use” option for Windows 11 Pro. This option is not available for the “Home” edition.
Quick tip: Use the “Set up for work or school” option to skip the Microsoft account and create a local account. -
Click the Next button.
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Click the Sign in button.
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Confirm your Microsoft account email to create a Windows 11 account.
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Click the Next button.
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Confirm your Microsoft account password.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Create PIN button.
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Create a new four-digit Windows Hello PIN.
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Click the OK button.
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Turn on or off the toggle switch for each privacy setting to confirm the one that best suits your situation.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Next button again.
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Click the Accept button.
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Click the More options setting.
Quick tip: You can also click the “Restore from this PC” button to restore your files, apps, settings, and credentials from the system backup available in your OneDrive account. You can learn more about the Windows Backup app in this guide. -
Click the “Set up as a new PC” option.
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Click the “Set up as a new PC” option again.
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(Optional) On the “Let’s customize your experience” page, select one or more ways you plan to use the device to allow the operating system to suggest tools and service customization during this experience.
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Click the Accept button to continue. Or click the Skip button to skip this part of the setup.
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(Optional) Use the code to link your Android phone, or click the “Skip” option.
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(Optional) Use the code to download OneDrive on your phone, or click the “Skip” option.
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Click the “Not now” button if you will be using a browser other than Microsoft Edge.
Once you complete the steps, the latest version of Windows 11 will install on the computer with unsupported hardware.
Clean install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using USB drive
You can also make changes to the Registry using a Windows 11 USB flash drive to bypass the requirements and complete the clean installation of the operating system.
In addition, you must make sure the device can start from USB, which means you will have to change the UEFI settings. Since most computers have different settings, check your manufacturer’s support website for more specific details.
1. Cerate bootable USB with the Media Creation Tool
To create a bootable Windows 11 USB with the Media Creation Tool, use these steps:
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Click the Download Now button under the “Create Windows 11 installation media” section.
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Double-click the MediaCrationTool.exe file to launch the tool.
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Click the Accept button.
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Click the Next button.
Quick note: If you want to create a Windows 11 USB for another device, you can also clear the “Use the recommended options for this PC” option to select the correct language, architecture, and edition. -
Select the USB flash drive option.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the USB flash drive from the list, but ensure it does not contain important files, as this process will erase everything on it.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Finish button.
Once you complete the steps, you can start the UEFI-compatible device with the USB drive to install Windows 11.
2. Windows 11 unsupported hardware install from USB
To install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC from a USB flash drive, use these steps:
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Start the unsupported PC with the Windows 11 USB flash drive.
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Press any key to continue.
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Use the “Shift + F10” keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt on the first “Windows Setup” page.
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Type the following command and press Enter:
regedit
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Navigate the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup
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Right-click the Setup (folder) key, select New, and then the Key option.
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Name the key LabConfig and press Enter.
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Right-click the LabConfig (folder) key, select New, and then the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.
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Name the key BypassTPMCheck and press Enter.
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Double-click the newly created key and set its value from 0 to 1.
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Click the OK button.
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Right-click the LabConfig (folder) key, select New, and then the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.
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Name the DWORD BypassSecureBootCheck and press Enter.
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Double-click the newly created key and set its value from 0 to 1.
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Click the OK button.
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Close the Registry.
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Close the Command Prompt console.
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Choose the installation language and format.
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Click the Next button.
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Choose the keyboard and input method.
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Click the Next button.
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Select the “Install Windows 11” option.
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Check the “I agree everything will be deleted including files, apps, and settings” option.
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Click the “I don’t have a product key” option.
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Select the “Windows 11 Pro” or “Windows 11 Home” option, depending on whether the license key that activates.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Accept button
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Select each partition on the hard drive where you want to install Windows 11 24H2 and click the Delete button. (Usually, “Drive 0” is the drive that contains all the installation files.)
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Select the hard drive (Drive 0 Unallocated Space) to install the operating system.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Install button.
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Choose your region setting on the first page of the out-of-the-box experience (OOBE) after the installation.
Quick note: The initial setup experience may be slightly different as Microsoft is constantly making changes and offering different options, depending on your region and the capabilities of the device. -
Click the Yes button.
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Select your keyboard layout setting.
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Click the Yes button.
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Click the Skip button if you do not need to configure a second layout.
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The computer will automatically connect to the network using an Ethernet connection. You must set up the connection manually on a wireless connection (a security key may be required).
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(Optional) Confirm a name for the computer.
Quick note: This is an optional step, but I recommend setting a name to make it easier to identify the device in the network, on your Microsoft account, and when restoring your computer from backup. Also, after completing this step, the setup will restart to apply the new name, but it’ll start where you left off to continue with the settings. -
Click the Next button. (The device will restart automatically.)
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Select the “Set up for personal use” option for Windows 11 Pro. This option is not available for the “Home” edition.
Quick tip: Use the “Set up for work or school” option to skip the Microsoft account and create a local account. -
Click the Next button.
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Click the Sign in button.
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Confirm your Microsoft account email to create a Windows 11 account.
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Click the Next button.
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Confirm your Microsoft account password.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Create PIN button.
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Create a new four-digit Windows Hello PIN.
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Click the OK button.
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Turn on or off the toggle switch for each privacy setting to confirm the one that best suits your situation.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Next button again.
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Click the Accept button.
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Click the More options setting.
Quick tip: You can also click the “Restore from this PC” button to restore your files, apps, settings, and credentials from the system backup available in your OneDrive account. You can learn more about the Windows Backup app in this guide. -
Click the “Set up as a new PC” option.
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Click the “Set up as a new PC” option again.
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(Optional) On the “Let’s customize your experience” page, select one or more ways you plan to use the device to allow the operating system to suggest tools and service customization during this experience.
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Click the Accept button to continue. Or click the Skip button to skip this part of the setup.
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(Optional) Use the code to link your Android phone, or click the “Skip” option.
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(Optional) Use the code to download OneDrive on your phone, or click the “Skip” option.
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Click the “Not now” button if you will be using a browser other than Microsoft Edge.
Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 will install in an unsupported state, so you may not get security or driver updates.
Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware from Commnand Prompt
You can also perform an in-place upgrade from Windows 11 23H2 or 22H2 to version 24H2 by running a special command that bypasses the restrictions with Command Prompt. If you have a device running Windows 10, I recommend using the clean installation process instead.
Follow these steps to use commands to upgrade your unsupported computer to Windows 11.
1. Download Windows 11 ISO file
To download the ISO file for the new feature update, use these steps:
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Select the Windows 11 option under the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) for x64 devices” section.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the installation language.
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Click the Confirm button.
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Click the Download button to save the ISO file on the computer.
Once you complete the steps, you can use the ISO file of Windows 11 to create an installation media.
2. Windows 11 unsupported hardware upgrade using commands
To upgrade a computer that doesn’t meet the Windows 11 requirements, use these steps:
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Open File Explorer.
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Open the Windows 11 ISO file location.
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Right-click the ISO file, select the Open with submenu, and choose the Windows Explorer option.
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Confirm the letter for the drive with the installation files.
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Open Start.
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Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and choose the Run as administrator option.
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Type the following command to open the location with the installation files and press Enter:
J:
In the command, change the letter “J” to the letter that corresponds to your drive.
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Type the following command to run the Windows 11 setup, bypassing the hardware requirements, and press Enter:
setup.exe /product server
Quick tip: If the command doesn’t work, in the installation drive, open the “Sources” folder with thecd sources
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(Optional) Click the “Change how Windows Setup downloads updates” option.
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Select the “Not right now” option.
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Click the Next button.
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Check the “Keep files, settings, and apps” option.
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Click the Install button to upgrade while keeping files and apps.
After you complete the steps, the setup will upgrade the system to Windows 11 without going through the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) and keeping your files and apps.
Also, note that the setup will now be labeled as “Windows Server,” but it’ll install the client version of the operating system.
While this command works to upgrade a device running Windows 10 or an older version of Windows 11, it’s important to mention that there will be times when it may not work, and you may end up with a message about the setup not being able to determine if your computer is compatible. You can try the command a few more times, but if it doesn’t work, you should try a different method.
Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Rufus
Follow these instructions to create a custom USB installation media to upgrade your computer to version 24H2.
1. Create Windows 11 USB with Rufus
To create a USB media installer for unsupported hardware, connect a USB flash drive of at least 8GB and use these steps:
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Click the link to download Rufus 4.x or higher under the “Download” section.
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Double-click the executable to launch the tool.
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Click the Settings button (third button from the left) at the bottom of the page.
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Use the “Check for updates” drop-down menu and select the Daily option under the “Settings” section.
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Click the Close button.
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Click the Close button again.
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Open Rufus again.
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(Optional) Use the drop-down menu and select the USB flash drive to create the installation media under the “Device” section.
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Use the drop-down menu and select the “Disk or ISO image” option under the “Boot selection” section.
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Click the down-arrow button (on the right side) and select the Download option.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the Windows 11 option.
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Click the Continue button.
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Select the “24H2” option to choose the Windows 11 2024 Update under the “Release” section.
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Click the Continue button.
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Select the Windows 11 Home/Pro/Edu option.
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Click the Continue button.
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Select the language of Windows 11.
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Click the Continue button.
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Select the x64 architecture option.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the location to save the Windows 11 ISO file automatically.
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Continue with the default settings after the download.
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(Optional) Specify a name for the drive under the “Volume label” setting.
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Click the Start button.
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Check the “Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM, Secure Boot and TPM 2.0” option to install version 24H2 on unsupported hardware.
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Check the “Remove requirement for an online Microsoft account” option to bypass the internet requirement and create a local account.
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(Optional) Check the “Create a local account with username” option and specify an account name to create a local account automatically.
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Check the “Disable BitLocker automatic device encryption” option to prevent the setup from enabling BitLocker during the installation.
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Click the OK button.
2. Windows 11 unsupported hardware upgrade using Rufus
To upgrade a computer that doesn’t meet the Windows 11 requirements with a Rufus USB installer, use these steps:
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Connect the custom Windows 11 USB to your computer.
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Open File Explorer (Windows key + E).
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Select the USB flash drive from the left navigation pane.
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Right-click the Setup.exe file and choose the Run as administrator option.
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Click the Yes button to continue (if applicable).
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Click the Accept button.
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Click the Next button.
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Check the “Keep files, settings, and apps” option.
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Click the Install button to upgrade while keeping files and apps.
After you complete the steps, the modified setup will proceed with the upgrade without going through the Out-of-box Experience (OOBE) and keeping your files and apps.
Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware using Registry
Although it’s not supported, Microsoft previously posted a workaround to bypass the Windows 11 requirements to continue the setup by editing the Registry. However, the computer needs a TPM 1.2 chip and UEFI firmware with Secure Boot enabled.
1. Edit the Registry to bypass official checks
To bypass the minimum system requirements to upgrade to Windows 11, use these steps:
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Open Start.
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Search for regedit and click the top result to open the Registry Editor.
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Navigate to the following path:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
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Right-click the MoSetup (folder) key, select the New submenu, and choose the “DWORD (32-bit) Value” option.
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Name the key AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU and press Enter.
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Double-click the newly created key and set its value from 0 to 1.
Once you complete the steps, you can mount an ISO file or connect a USB media to begin the installation of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
2. Upgrade to Windows 11 using ISO file
To begin the Windows 11 upgrade process, use these steps:
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Under the “Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)” section, select the Windows 11 option.
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Click the Download button.
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Select the installation language.
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Click the Confirm button.
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Click the Download button to save the Windows 11 ISO file on the device.
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Right-click the ISO file, select the Open with submenu, and choose the Windows Explorer option.
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Click on the mounted drive from the left navigation pane.
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Double-click the Setup file to begin the Windows 11 upgrade process.
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(Optional) Click the “Change how Windows Setup downloads updates” option.
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Select the “Not right now” option.
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Click the Next button.
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Click the Accept button to agree to the terms.
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Click the Install button to upgrade while keeping your files and apps.
If you want to start fresh with a clean installation of Windows 11, click the “Change what to keep” option, select the “Nothing” option, click the “Next” button, and then click the “Install” button.
Once you complete the steps, the setup will continue with the upgrade on your device to Windows 11.
What installation methods did you choose, and have you come across any issues? Let me know in the comments.
Update May 9, 2025: This guide has been updated to ensure accuracy and reflect changes to the process.