Bypassing TPM and Hardware Requirements for Installing Windows 11
Microsoft has set strict hardware requirements for installing Windows 11, including TPM 2.0 support, 8GB of RAM, and a supported CPU. This means that many older computers and virtual machines may struggle or outright refuse to install Windows 11. Fortunately, there are simple methods to bypass these requirements, allowing you to install Windows 11 on virtually any PC. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a requirement-free Windows 11 installation USB drive using the free utility, Rufus.
Bypassing Windows 11's TPM Requirement Using Rufus
Rufus is a powerful free utility that can help you create a Windows 11 installation USB drive with settings that disable the TPM and RAM requirements. This allows you to install Windows 11 on older PCs or virtual machines without meeting the strict hardware requirements.
How to Use Rufus to Create a Requirement-Free Windows 11 Install Disc
Download Rufus: Visit the official Rufus website and download the latest version, which is 3.17 as of the time of writing. Ensure that the Extended Windows 11 Image support is included in your version. Insert a Blank 16GB or Larger USB Drive: Insert a blank USB drive that is at least 16GB in size into your PC. Open Rufus. Select the USB Device: In Rufus, select the USB device that you want to use for the Windows 11 installation. Choose Boot Selection: Ensure that the Boot Selection reads “Disk or ISO image.” Download the Windows 11 ISO: Click on the DOWNLOAD button to start the download process. Save the ISO image to your Downloads folder. Enable Extended Windows 11 Image Option: After the ISO file is downloaded, click on the IMAGE option dropdown and select Extended Windows 11 Installation. Start the Installation Process: Double-check that the correct drive has been selected. Click on the START button to begin the installation. The write process can take some time, but when it's complete, the drive can be removed and used to install Windows 11. Install or Upgrade to Windows 11: If you are doing an in-place upgrade from an existing Windows 10 installation, run the setup from the USB drive. If doing a clean install, boot off of the drive. Note that you may need to disable secure boot in your BIOS to proceed.By using Rufus, you can bypass the TPM and RAM requirements, making it possible to install Windows 11 on a wider range of hardware.
Bypassing Windows 11 TPM Check from Windows Update
For those who prefer to use Windows Update to install or upgrade to Windows 11, you might need a method that runs within the operating system. This method ensures that the Windows Update process believes you meet the hardware requirements. Follow the steps below to create a registry hack that can be used to bypass the TPM check.
Navigate to the Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_code: Go to the Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_ source code on AveYos Media Creation Tool Github. Create a New File: Click the Code button in the upper right corner of the code box, and create a new file on your desktop. Name it skip_tpm_, ensuring that you are able to view file extensions and the file extension is .cmd and not .txt. Open and Edit the File: Open skip_ using Notepad or another text editor, paste the code you copied from Github, and save the file. Run the File: Click Yes if prompted by User Account Control. Windows Update should now be able to either update your existing Windows 11 build or perhaps even upgrade you from Windows 10 to 11.Bypassing Windows 11 TPM the Official Microsoft Way
Microsoft has also provided an official registry hack to bypass the TPM and CPU requirements. However, this method still requires at least TPM 1.2, making it less useful for systems without any TPM capability. Follow the steps below to apply this official hack.
Open Regedit: Press Win R, type regedit, and press Enter. Navigate to the Registry Key: Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMSetup MoSetup. Create a DWORD Value: Create a DWORD (32-bit) Value called AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU if it does not already exist. Set the Value to 1: Set the value of AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU to 1. Restart Your PC: Close Regedit and restart your PC. You should now be able to upgrade to Windows 11 from within Windows 10, provided you are using installation media you create.Remember, while this method loosens the requirements, it is still recommended to use the free utility, Rufus, to create a requirement-free Windows 11 installation USB drive.