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3 Ways to Bypass Windows 11 System Requirements
Use the Media Creation Tool to bypass the Windows 11 requirements
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Ever since Windows announced its latest Windows 11 upgrade several users who have upgraded their operating system have been complaining of compatibility issues. This is because of the strictWindows 11 system requirements.
If your device doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, you can find useful steps you can take to bypass Windows 11 requirements in this guide.
What are the minimum Windows 11 system requirements?
Before you can install the Windows 11 update, your computer must meet the following operating system requirements:
The system requirements for the latest Windows 11 version are too strict for many users of an older computer, hence the need to bypass Windows 11 requirements.
You can also explore our detailed guide on the complete checklist for 2023Windows 11 system requirementsto see other Windows 11 specifications, features, and computer requirements.
How can I bypass Windows 11 system requirements?
1. Bypass Windows 11 requirements using the Registry Editor
Beforemaking registry changes, make sure your important files and applications have beensafely backed upin case the process isn’t successful or satisfactory enough.
2. Bypass Windows 11 requirements using the Media Creation Tool
TheMedia Creation Toolalso allows you to bypass Windows 11 requirements of TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. However, this only works for NTFS-formatted operating system partitions.
3. Bypass all Windows 11 system requirements
By using the Rufus app, you will be able to bypass some of the Windows 11 requirements except for the CPU requirement. You can however try other methods.
Windows 11 has specific requirements regarding the processor, RAM, storage, graphics card, and other hardware components.
If your system does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11, you can use the latest version of Rufus, Registry Editor, or Media Creation Tool to bypass it.
And that’s it on how to bypass Windows 11 requirements. For specific directions on how to bypass TPM 2.0, check our detailed guide on how toinstall Windows 11 without TPM.
If you have any questions or you know of any other method which has worked for you, do not hesitate to use the comments section below.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
