[Guide] Installing Windows 11 on a computer that doesn't meet the requirements.

Windows 11 can be installed on a system that doesn’t meet the requirements for installation, the biggest one being TPM 2.0. This guide will show you how to bypass it. TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) is a security storage chipset that stores encrypted keys used passwords and storage encryption. Modern Intel and AMD CPUs have TPM 2.0 built-in, however it is possible to purchase TPM 2.0 module that can be manually installed. If the TPM 2.0 module doesn't interest you you can still install Windows 11 with this work around. This method is still good as of Windows 11 version 23H2.

Method 1: Modifying the Windows Registry

1. Create a Bootable Windows 11 USB Drive:
   • Download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft’s official website (you may need to log in).

   • Use the Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive.
      

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2. Boot from the Windows 11 USB Drive:
   • Insert the USB drive into your computer and boot from it. You might need to change the boot order in BIOS/UEFI to ensure it boots from the USB.
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3. Intercept the "This PC Can't Run Windows 11" Message:

   • During installation, if the setup detects that there is no TPM 2.0, you’ll see the error message: “This PC can’t run Windows 11.”
      

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   • Press Shift + F10 to open the Command Prompt.
      

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4. Modify the Windows Registry from Command Prompt:

   • In the Command Prompt, type regedit.exe and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
      

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   • Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\.
      

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   • Create a new key called LabConfig.

   • Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\LabConfig, create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value and name it BypassTPMCheck, then set its value to 1.
      

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5. Proceed with Installation:

   • Close the Registry Editor and Command Prompt.
      

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   • Click the back button on the "This PC can't run Windows 11" screen. You should now be able to continue the installation without the TPM 2.0 check.