How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported CPU & TPM 1.2

In this step-by-step tutorial, learn how to install Windows 11 on a PC even if your CPU is not officially supported. Officially, Windows 11 requires an Intel 8th Generation and beyond CPU. You also need TPM 2.0. If you try to upgrade with an older CPU or TPM 1.2, you'll get an error message that prevents you from upgrading. Basically, you need a new PC to run Windows 11. You have two options: (1) You can continue using Windows 10 another 4 years through October 2025. Alternatively, you can (2) upgrade to Windows 11 now using a workaround published by Microsoft. In this video, we walk through the workaround offered by Microsoft.

👋 Additional resources

Registry Updates:
- Navigate to: Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
- Check if you already have a value for AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU
- If you don't have this yet, right click and pick New - DWORD (32-bit) Value. Name the value AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU
- Double-click on the new value you created, and enter 1 into the Value data field.
- Hit OK and close the registry editor.

⌚ Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
1:53 Download ISO
2:22 Update registry
3:38 Install ISO
4:03 Revert back to Windows 10
4:32 Wrap up

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[KevinStratvert]

Quick notes:
☑️ If you don't have a folder named called MoSetup, you can right click on the parent "Setup" folder and then click on New. Then Select new Key and create a folder called MoSetup.
☑️ When you upgrade, it'll keep all apps and files.
☑️ This only bypasses some requirements. You still need the following to qualify: 1 GHz processor or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor, at least TPM 1.2, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, UEFI, & Secure Boot capable.

[githmihiransha]

I installed windows 11 to my unsupported PC. Updates work everything works smooth and fine. No issues to be reported. Peace!

[KingBobStudios]

This was easily one of the most clear and concise tutorials I've seen! Well done!

[GrandpaRblx]

I tried 3 other videos and none of them worked plus they were very complicated. Found you're video and got it done In 10 minutes. 👏

[freezy]

It works for sure. And right to the point. Just a FYI if anyone has problems where it gets stuck installing for hours not minutes, when you go to the setup file right click and choose"Run as Administrator. Then it'll install. I wish I'd have did that first instead of waiting and wasting time

[marvhurley]

I have watched about 6 of these work around videos and yours is by far the most straight forward and easy to understand. Thank you for the video.

[raybelcher]

Thanks Kevin!
Really enjoying the short to the point tutorials with easy to follow instructions and points that assist the viewer.
I also appreciate the rational insight and validity on why users are able to use Windows 11 and possible consequences and precaustions.

[malarein]

i have never seen someone as straight forward as you, thank you.

[mariondavisjr.]

So many videos waste valuable time but not yours! Excellent to the point instructions! Thank you!

[Riz_]

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[davidyuperez]

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[Democracy_Manifest]

Your videos are great. No nonsense. Keep it up and thanks!

[mikefr]

This is by far the best solution. Simple changes and easy to perform. I finally managed to have Windows 11 loaded on my Surface 3 (2016 model). Just follow the steps and some patience in between waiting. Great stuff Kevin!! Thanks a million 😌

[anitad]

Thanks Kevin. You give clear instructions and everything is easy to follow. Much appreciated!!

[muaz_tech]

2024 and this is really worth it. Thank you very much.

[robinwatson]

Clear and well-paced tutorial. Good job. There is an even easier way to do this, but hey, you've covered this less easy way really well. Kudos.

[rrpiva]

Best tutorial, simple, objective, straight to the point. Thanks for that. :)

[EdsonNascimentoEN]

I am glad to be part of a such great community leading by an amazing TEACHER. Thanks for sharing your expertise with us.

[mohdsaddique]

Dear Kevin, Thank you the steps was very simple and it did work easily with TPM V1.2 and Unsupported CPU. Appreciated :)

[palmdoc]

Managed to update my Lenovo Yoga with unsupported i7 CPU. The guide is crystal clear. Thanks Kevin!