How to update a Surface Pro 3 to WINDOWS 11 🔥

How to update an unsupported Microsoft Surface Pro 3 to Windows 11, and it's totally free 👍
#Windows11
The Surface Pro 3 is not supported for Windows 11 because of the CPU. It has everything else that is required, like: Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, enough ram, etc... But the CPU will keep you from getting the Windows 11 update.
However, Microsoft has published a way to manually upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported computers, and it works for the Surface Pro 3.
All you need to do is add a key to the Registry, and you can manually install Windows 11.
*This process could mess up your Surface, so only proceed if you accept the risk. Please backup your system before upgrading.
Be sure to install ALL Windows 10 updates first! If you don't, you won't have the 'MoSetup' folder in the registry.
▶️ INSTRUCTIONS to modify the Registry
support.microsoft.com/en-us/w...
▶️ Create Windows 11 Installation Media (Download)
www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...
*TIP - save the USB Flash drive with Windows 11 on it. You can reuse the same drive to install Windows 11 on your other PC's and you don't need to re-download.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - What you need to know before you upgrade
1:17 - How to add the key to the Registry
2:51 - Create Windows 11 Installation Media (Download it)
4:08 - Install Windows 11
5:44 - All done, enjoy Windows 11 on the Surface Pro 3
After installing Windows 11 on the Surface Pro 3, everything still seems to work properly. They keyboard works, touch works, orientation changes work, all apps and files were retained.
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[@dealetorres]

Thank you so much, I did every single step and I got it, my Surface Pro 4 now is running Windows 11. Thank you again and blessings.

[@aurelioig]

Thanks! Easy, and worked like a charm.

[@fuentesjuanjose90]

Tried it and it works great surprisingly I'm still getting updates! The fan is much quieter too. Loving it so far!!!

[@gmo3228]

What did you for the area where it says to which driver to install it into.

[@jannelouhi5187]

Works like a charm! Thank you!

[@ewanpotter4941]

Worked perfectly for me. Thanks for your guide.

[@JT-pg8xt]

Great video. Thanks for such a clear step-by-step instruction.

[@rgunnell11]

Perfect, I'm now running windows 11 pro , i had to update the registry in order for it to work even though there were no further updated for windows 10 as it stated i was up to date , please everyone bear this in mind

[@QTIP2323]

How do you go about doing this I keep getting the tpm error

[@kliv-ng6uy]

How did you update the registry?

[@phieudutube]

Thank so much. I got my surface updated to windows 11 by follow this method. THANKS

[@wineguy2246]

trying to do this, have all Win10 updates installed but still don't see the MOsetup folder. any ideas?

[@seetendrapanda]

I haveinstalled all the windows 10 updats but i don't see the mosetup folder for some reason. What can i do. I am on 21H2 on my surface pro right now

[@henrym.6049]

installed on Surface Pro 3 i3-4020Y 4GB. Using ISO installation It works so good, and still having a good performance. All physical buttons and touchscreen work propperly, thanks!

[@Rzan_]

thank you bro!

[@Rzan_]

@Comedy James hi!

[@AmbientMess]

Are you not getting updates though? Technically its unsupported right?

[@gmo3228]

Is IOS install better to is tall than the media version.

[@unoriginalname3442]

Been 2 years, do you have any complaints? Getting a surface pro 3 and unsure if I should stick with Windows 10 (since its getting close to EOL) or go with windows 11 unsupported.

[@Quik_SQ5]

I’ve done everything as described in the video but it’s till saying not compatible. Any tips ????

[@VinceThomas-we4mf]

Does this upgrade allow for Windows OS and security updates?

[@gthin]

Thanks buddy, it worked

[@pauldeutsch2044]

I did a clean install and everything works except the little icon in the lower right corner for the mousepad. I would prefer to turn it off and use my bluetooth arc mouse but the incon doesn't work and won't let me turn off the mousepad. Other than that I haven't found any other problems yet.

[@fuentesjuanjose90]

Guys when you update your surface pro 3 to windows 11 the home button won't work. Here's how to fix it 1. Open device manager 2. Under system devices 3. Right click on surface button 4. Click on uninstall and tick attempt to remove driver. 5. Click action in the toolbar 6. Click on scan for hardware changes. Now wait for the driver to install again and boom now it works great on win 11.

[@Diddy_Wah_Wiggy]

Possibly the best tutorial ever!

[@pietroventrone8481]

I'm writing to you from Italy... congratulations for your very comprehensive video. I have a Surface 3 Pro and would like to update to Windows 11. However, if I am not happy with the performance, for any problem, can I go back? can I uninstall the update? Thank you

[@StripesInTheYT]

I have a Surface Pro 3 with Intel Core i5 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage and I've just upgraded it to Windows 11, and it works well!

[@theearlba]

Amazing...it works!!!

[@techcaracat]

How long the installation process is?

[@marilynpellicer8303]

When I’m installing media creation it doesn’t give me the option for usb. It goes straight to the c drive what can I do to get the usb option

[@gmo3228]

I did the update and it goes to a blue screen that says install. Then it won’t install till after i restart the surface.

[@GeoMetro2]

I have a surface 3 with an intel atom, it says that there are no tablet buttons installed

[@evelinavasiljeva2451]

Will the keyboard and pen work?

[@angelogabriel2736]

Installation wouldn't work on Surface rt, right?

[@Oli_OS]

I have a problem, in theory I can install windows 11, but it won't let me update the system, I downloaded the ISO for my country (MX) and it says that since it's another version of windows, I can't update I don't know which version of windows to download since the surface was imported and I don't know which country it was from to download the iso in the language/country that doesn't give me this problem

[@monkeyfacesenior]

I have a UEFI locked Surface Pro 5... Can I do this without having to enter the password? I lost it and have been locked out from updating the settings for a while:(

[@sofylestary]

hello, i dont have MoSetup, why?

[@brianjobes]

upgraded on surface 4 but folders are launching automatically all on there own. What the heck

[@hoomanmdd]

great thanks 🙏👍 , but i have a question, 1. if i download Windows 11 Installation Assistant can i upgrade it? 2. in this method nothing get lost or erase ? just upgrade?

[@le_tudo]

1. No, unless you patch your windows 10 with a tool that you can find on KZbin or online 2. Nothing get lost, unless something get wrong with the update

[@BladezzWoW]

My Win11 install goes back to Win10 after what's shown in the minute 5:29 and I already have installed all the updates and created the registry as it is in this video, so is there any suggestions to get it upgraded?

[@Tyler_Schumie]

Agree, trying to find a work around no luck so far

[@lcv5532]

It shouldn't be so tedious should be able to just perform the upgrade directly from web download since it is a Microsoft device. Anyway it is still ok. Thanks for the tip.

[@ItsSlnyN]

I don’t have. USB drive so please help what can I do

[@emmaharper2007]

Installed on Surface Pro 4 i5-6300U 8GB Using flash drive solution and worked perfectly, everything still works as it should - BIG thank you for creating this video and giving our surface pro a bit more life expectancy - the Surface is still quick and speedy

[@BenoniTech]

Enjoy 👍

[@PLHamp]

I have a core I7 machine not on their list, i assume there is a risk but does it work? I assume the HKEY is the same?

[@fuentesjuanjose90]

It works but I found that my surface pro 3 was much slower. So I went back to win 10 now it feels more snappier. Guess I'll stay on win 10 for now. But if you want upgrade to win 11 I very easy process. So don't be afraid to try.

[@G4ming_OG]

Any over heating?

[@ItsListless]

I've not done much searching on your channel but I have a question. I'm wanting to upgrade my C: Hard-drive to a new hard-drive, but I don't know how. Do you have a video already covering this?

[@inh415]

Get out your dremel, cut a hole in the back in the right location and swap out the nvme drive is basically the most sensible way. Otherwise you have to remove the screen that is glued in and will probably break.

[@ndwolfwood09]

Surface lines like new macbooks or ipads are not upgradable, all memories are soldered onboard (SSD/HDD and RAM).

[@Werewolfmage]

Very nice video. I was debating on buying my wife a pro 3 for Xmas and I was curious if anyone has poped 11 on it

[@nicholasnguyen1182]

Thanks for your instruction. Just 2 queries: (1) Does it require another license after upgrading to Win 11? Should I buy a new one? (2) Update by this method will make my surface no longer receive OTA update in future, right? Thanks a lot

[@BenoniTech]

1) If Windows 10 is licensed then that will carry over to Windows 11. 2) I have been getting updates.

[@nicholasnguyen1182]

@@BenoniTech Thanks a lot, that clarifies my concerns. Will try this method!

[@tmtphoto]

thanx !

[@GrantSR]

5:13 - That's what I was wondering about. I was thinking that if you just started the setup, without rebooting the computer off of the thumb drive, that you could only do an in-place upgrade. But I see here that you can do a clean reinstall. Considering that I have now had this old Surface Pro 3 for about 10 years, I think a clean reinstall is due. Next stop... Finding a free disk imaging program.

[@Linzeebeehiking]

You're an absolute God send. Thank you for helping us poors not have to drop what little we have in getting a new laptop just so we can make a living.

[@noelrodriguez5673]

My computer is up to date and I still can’t find the mosetup folder.

[@mandddplays]

Mine too :(

[@sanhc7578]

idol, funciono perfectamente

[@ThePunicher24]

Can I use this guide for unsupported Surface Pro 4?. I got a Surface pro 4 with Intel cobre i5 6300U.

[@BenoniTech]

Should work just fine.

[@valentinaruiz5542]

My typecover is not working on my surface 3 because of a stupid upgrade. The typecover is not the problem because I checked on another surface and it works, so, Do you think that if I upgrade to Windows 11 this problem will be fixed?

[@rogelioabarca7136]

I have the same issue!

[@jonatanpallares8796]

Hi! I Have a Pro 5, and I want to update to W11 but, i'm not sure if the front camera works fine, with face id. Can it works?

[@domenvalentinuzzi]

everything works i have surface pro 4 with win 11 all good

[@jonatanpallares8796]

@@domenvalentinuzzi Thanks!!! I try tu update it this weekend!

[@v101damnations]

SP3 intel i3 here. Was successful in updating to win11 using an 8GB USB Drive and the media tool link in the description + the registry modification. There are a LOT of updates to install after you log in, most of them pertaining to Surface-specific hardware drivers, but I was able to use the touch screen and Windows button even while navigating the welcome screen. While running through the windows updates, I did lose control of the mouse via touchscreen at one point, in which case I was already using a bluetooth keyboard already, so that's something to look out for. Could have been a fluke as things were a bit laggy while things were getting installed in the background, though, because rebooting to finalize the updates resulted in everything working as expected.

[@v101damnations]

I haven't been able to use the official surface keyboard via the bottom serial port since I updated to win10 1903. I was hopeful that updating to win11 would help this out, but it did not. Seems the issue might be elsewhere instead of being OS-related.

[@rogelioabarca7136]

@@v101damnations I have the same issue with the keyboard! Haven't figured out yet how to make it work again

[@masterquest91]

@@rogelioabarca7136 I was told by a former Microsoft Store employee who worked repairs to forget about a solution. They used to replace the whole thing for a while before just outright refusing to address it. The support forums are just as fatalistic about it. I got a bluetooth keyboard that attaches in the same way and I actually like it more than the official keyboard.

[@rogelioabarca7136]

@@masterquest91 Thanks for sharing. I didn't know there were other options that attach the same way. Do you mind sharing the make and model? I'll look for it online, knowing that it worked for you.

[@mrj3728]

Hi. My surface is 64-bit Should I select DWORD 64? Or DWORD 32?

[@BenoniTech]

All Surface Books are 64 bit. Follow the instructions exactly. DWORD 32. And it's QWORD 64, not DWORD 64. Again, you want DWORD 32.

[@PLHamp]

MOsetup is missing, do I delete all secure boot keys? In "BIOS"

[@gmo3228]

You need to make and empty folder with that name. Then do the rest of the steps. That’s how I got mine to work.

[@emilianobertola3467]

Hi I cant find de MoSetup directory and I've installed all the updates, anyone has any idea why ? Thanks!!

[@said347bnichikar]

Hi I had exactly the same "problem" but I solved it, by simply creating the missing folder and then I edited it like in the video.Really simple to do.

[@emilianobertola3467]

​@@said347bnichikarHi, I solved it by just running the w11 update manager, and when it gave me the CPU error the folder appeared. Thanks anyways !

[@reyrrata3826]

Disculpa mi surface es la pro 3 de 12" i5 de 64bits al crear el dword le pones 32bits pero mi equipo es de 64bits le dejo como le pusiste tu o le tengo que cambiar a 64bits es mi única duda

[@reyrrata3826]

Puce de dword de 64bits espero no ce estropie mi surface.

[@v101damnations]

dword32 is a variable type. It does not matter if your OS is 32bit, 64bit or 256 bit, just use the variable type as defined by Microsoft.

[@lamo6103]

thank you

[@menedenz8774]

What's the could be the worst thing would happen by installing windows 11 on a surface pro 3?

[@israelv.castillo3120]

@Comedy James does it get hotter with windows 11?

[@fuentesjuanjose90]

@@israelv.castillo3120 is quieter but I found that my surface pro 3 was much slower. So I went back to win 10 now it feels more snappier. Guess I'll stay on win 10 for now.

[@GlockJ]

I have windows 11 preview beta downloaded but recently a windows 10 preview update came on my pc how can I get rid of it it keeps downloading and says I can’t install it cause I’m on windows 11 it’s dumb asf

[@Hussain_Safaa]

I think you can go to troubleshoot in control panel then select troubleshoot windows update

[@GlockJ]

@@Hussain_Safaa Ik I did that it’s still messed I did that 5 times and it still won’t let me download the update

[@BenoniTech]

Can you do a Restore and go back to W10? Then do the update as shown in the video.

[@GlockJ]

@@BenoniTech never tried

[@jurajf8744]

hi, I've got all updates installed, but MoSetup is still not visible, any suggestion, please?

[@v101damnations]

update win10to 21h1. type winver in start to see if you have that version

[@thomashwank8535]

cant the windows 11 install assistant work, rather then using a usb?

[@BenoniTech]

Not on an unsupported system.

[@cfbento]

This reg is only for surface Pro 3 or its a standard process for all computers?

[@domenvalentinuzzi]

standard for all computers btw you don't even need to change registry if you create bootable usb with rufus

[@lostcat1035]

Will this works on device with arm processor like Microsoft rt?

[@BenoniTech]

I do not think so.

[@lostcat1035]

@@BenoniTech that's sad to hear thanks btw

[@b-line3496]

This will install but when it gets near the end it reverts everything back to Windows 10

[@jiyrigoyen]

Same

[@illia.baz1]

Super🍹

[@arintayasmin0214]

Is it okay if I instal windows 11 using external harddisk?

[@v101damnations]

if you dont minid everything getting erased on it, yes.

[@habibmystery2399]

Will this windows 11 activated ? Or do I have to buy the key?

[@v101damnations]

the key transfers like it did between win8.1 to 10

[@mzaiemo]

How is battery performancr?

[@gmo3228]

It’s not going to be the best. It will make the fan run a lot if you use your surface to watch videos.

[@modeboger]

Hello! Can I do this on a Surface pro 4?

[@BenoniTech]

It should be the same on the 4. Of course there are risks, so if you have data you need, back it up before trying.

[@modeboger]

@@BenoniTech Thanks😊

[@detroitewarren]

Bro common sense would naturally answer this question 🤦🏽‍♂️. Idk which side you stand on and no disrespect (idgaf regardless) but Trump supporters really showed me how dumb some people are 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@koctf3846]

You didnt test Pen abilities

[@bane8726]

Mine is still windows 7. Will it work if I upgrade directly to window 11?

[@LastSoul88]

Can i install this on i3 64gb device?

[@papias67]

Yes, you can. I did. Mine is also 64GB. Everything works well. Definitely more snappy than Win 10. Make sure you have enough space. I had 24GB free to install win 11. Also, I did not use above method.

[@LastSoul88]

@@papias67 yeah.. already installed on my device. I just do clean install using usb.. win 11 really good..😁

[@mayles25]

@@papias67 how do you manage to get 24gb free on the 64gb version. Ive managed to free up 8gb but it still won't work

[@Sidb26]

marvell avastar 350n wireless network controller

[@faiithitima6428]

ขอขอบคุณ

[@cesar6806]

please i have a question. If I install windows 11 in my surface pro 3 . Will i receive more updates to windows 11?

[@BenoniTech]

I can't guarantee it, but I have received updates on every PC I have done this to

[@fatyak4122]

The question is - is it worth it to install Win 11? What are the benefits?

[@BenoniTech]

You mean besides the fact it goes to 11? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYCyZoZqq92cZtE 🤣 Whats new in Windows 11 docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11-whats-new

[@fatyak4122]

I mean, why would I install it on relatively slow machine. Wouldn't it make it even slower? How much slower? It's not like the system adds a lot of new or interesting features, it looks more like a skin not a proper system. Your video doesn't help me to make decision to install Win 11 on my main device. Risk of bricking it is one thing but making it significantly slower may be even worse. How about battery life? I appreciate the guide, but I'd love to hear how device behaves after the update. Thank you.

[@BenoniTech]

Operation and speed is the same as Windows 10 in my experience. The video is not meant to convince anyone to upgrade, it's here for those who want to know how to do it if they decide to.

[@fatyak4122]

@@BenoniTech I understand that, yet you could mention what were the effects. Thanks anyway.

[@gabrielcater]

@@fatyak4122 okay karen

[@faziaspace]

I don't. Have mo setup?

[@BenoniTech]

Install ALL Windows 10 updates first.

[@catherines25]

@@BenoniTech I installed and don't have MoSetup either

[@kevotierney]

If you don't see HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup, close out of the Registry Editor, then run the Windows 11 Setup from the installation USB you created. It will fail the processor check. Then go back to the Registry Editor and the MoSetup will be there. Make the change and follow the rest of the steps in the video

[@FunnyLuppys]

@@kevotierney thanks so much... this works for me

[@adamr8628]

"Your PC is not eligible to upgrade to Windows 11" I'm seeing this message. So why is MS trying to promote windows 11 to me in this SAME messsage. Its not an intelligently written message. Tell me I can't have something and then ask me to sign up for it? Lol. If theyre trying to say Im not eligible for a FREE upgrade, thats entirely different. So MS, what are you trying to say???

[@PixelPioneers7_5]