New Method For Windows 11 Unsupported PCs (Easiest Yet)

[@raymondgradzewicz]

Pro Tip: instead of double left clicking the iso file, you should instead right click open with windows explorer. It does the same thing, but if the user has applications installed that associate the .iso file extension, then it will open that application instead of mounting the iso. Hope this helps!

[@CyberCPU]

Good tip.

[@jmespoii]

Ummm, Excuse me! That was insanely easy. Surface Pro 3 running 22H2. The easiest thing I've done yet, so, obviously the second option. I appreciate you.@@CyberCPU

[@Mario583a]

Hitting enter on the ISO does the same mounting experience as well.

[@leviosa5580]

@@CyberCPU Hey!! So my windows explorer keeps crashing. Tried all the solutions available online. Please create a video for this problem. Would be really grateful

[@mchenrynick]

Good point, just in case someone had installed a CD or DVD burning program. That software will associate .iso to it upon installation.

[@tomaski5735]

real video starts at 3min 35sec. you're welcome

[@Infinite_editz362]

Thank you and underrated comment

[@Carlosplaysgames237]

thanks

[@KaptainKharisma]

3:35

[@DanielSpitsyn]

thank you

[@kevcomcreations]

I like the rant anyway lol

[@repairman757]

The best upgrade to old hardware is to install a SSD drive. Great improvement can be achieved.

[@kyorin6526]

@@jdrhea6712 What are you disagreeing with? An upgrade to an SSD will normally make a massive difference if you're still running a traditional mechanical drive.

[@DoNotSayThree]

What's that got tp do with this video?

[@JAM_2024]

I was stuck on Win 11 21H2 for a long time. Finally I was able to install Win 23H2 using the steps below -download latest W11 iso from Microsoft -download latest version of rufus -create bootable iso using rufus and check the bypass tpm and other options -disconnect pc from the internet (this is the most critical step) -launch setup And it finally worked for me.

[@Hodenkat]

For whatever reason, my system would not get the 23H2 update, so I downloaded the ISO using the Windows Media Creation Tool and did it as an upgrade. Believe it or not, the modification I did to get Windows 11 to install on unsupported hardware the first time was still present and worked for the upgrade as well! The way I knew this is what happened was the installer came up and said it was getting ready to install "Windows Server", which was part of the original hack. Well, 10 minutes later I had 23H2 installed without having to wipe my machine and start over!

[@CyberCPU]

Yeah, if you don't rerun the script from the last video then it stays active.

[@mustang.]

Unfortunately 24h2 won't install.

[@abrondonspears731]

You are a life saver 4 days I spent trying to get my new build to work with widows 10 and I couldn’t get my 3090 to be seen. Your 1 video fixed everything. Thank you so much

[@TibbyWorcester]

For Those who state that the "Keep Files,settings,and apps" can't be selected first check what language version of windows is installed - you can check by opening cmd and typing dism /online /get-intl this will show your default system UI Language - so if it say en-US you'll need the united states iso from microsoft and if it states en-GB then the international iso is required so Note :picking the right iso to match your current default language will allow the Keep files,settings,and apps to be selected you cannot mix and match your iso choice.

[@nolly485]

I changed the default UI Language from en-US to en-GB in the Language section as I am in England and so using International iso but I could not delete the default en-US language package as it was not available to delete so when I type dism /online /get-intl I am still getting en-US so still getting greyed out "Keep Files,settings,and apps" any help to resolve this?

[@TibbyWorcester]

@@nolly485 you cant just change the default UI language it dont work that way! you got to pick the right iso for the default UI language already installed.hence why you check with dism /online /get-intl.

[@nolly485]

@@TibbyWorcester You can change the default UI language as I have done this now and up and running on windows 11 updated from 10 with the option "Keep Files,settings,and apps" available to select and not greyed out. You have to use the registry .

[@sanjeev_kumar14]

​@@nolly485can you confirm if it keeps the data and files intact?

[@nolly485]

@@sanjeev_kumar14 Yes it keeps the data and files in tact. I did the update and with no issues. Now using Windows 11 with all data and files automatically transferred from the Windows 10.

[@DoubleCheekedupOnAThursday]

Bro you saved me! The Original method from a year ago stopped working this new method bypassed all those issues I was having. Thank you, you're the best.

[@NazmusLabs]

and now Microsoft patched this method as well. It no longer works in the next version of Windows 11 (25H2)

[@GamesNCars]

@@NazmusLabs 25h2 isnt out dingus

[@CrabCornn]

Thank you so much bro ive been running windows 10 unsupported for 4 years now and other tutorials didnt work but yours did thank you

[@Melchiahdim]

Man, I wish I had found your channel just one day earlier! I was trying to install windows 11 on a Microsoft surface pro 5 a few days ago. All the methods I found were not working. I did eventually update it successfully, but your video would have really helped! I’ve only been working in IT at a school district for ten months, but I will definitely be watching your videos for future tips.

[@Hemant.Singal]

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[@Hemant.Singal]

I also discovered the channel recently and binge watching all 230 videos with the above link

[@johnsweet7200]

Yours was the only proposed solution that worked after a few others attempted. Signed on and subscribed! THANK YOU!!! 🙂

[@X_lIllIIllIl_X]

I for a second thought he was about to install Windows 11 on a microwave 💀

[@CyberCPU]

Well, I did install it on a raspberry pi once. 😂🤣

[@manISnoGOD]

like downloading a rtx 4090 grapics card

[@behnambahrami8665]

@@CyberCPU 😂

[@paulh2981]

@@CyberCPU did it turn it into a mincemeat?

[@WayneFalcone-wx3up]

I installed this on my Dell laptop and now I'm installing it on my even older (2007) Dell desktop. So far I'm very satisfied the way the product is running. Both of my PC's have had their hard drive upgraded to a solid state drive. On my laptop, I'm not seeing any denigration of system speed. It boots in about 14 seconds. Thanks again and I'll let you know how the desktop goes.

[@Caxtin]

I have a Dell desktop, and this did not work. Please see my comment two posts above yours.

[@ToeKneeOooo]

The first method using the cmd prompt also works with Windows 11 24H2. Thanks for this great trick man!

[@garymelconian1690]

yeap, it does work for windows 11 24h2 as well. the cmd command line approach. jus updated tonight to windows 11 24h2 with that cmd command line method. thanks .

[@MadCat-co3qb]

I can't believe how easy it was. I spent a whole year trying and failing with a lot of different methods. Thank you!!!

[@sanjeev_kumar14]

Did it delete ur files??

[@MadCat-co3qb]

@@sanjeev_kumar14 Yes, it did. But that was expected. I had all the important stuff on a different drive.

[@crocskink]

@@sanjeev_kumar14 No. You can choose either keep your apps and files or keep your files.

[@gregsmall333]

Your method to upgrade to Windows 11 was EXCELLENT. Easy to understand verbal instructions and graphics.

[@alexallison7824]

THIS WORKED!!! Thank you so much! I recently upgraded my PC with a WiFi 6E card, but I was bummed to find out I couldn't utilize the 6 Ghz band on Windows 10. No problem, I'll just upgrade to Windows 11, right? WRONG. Processor is apparently "too old" to upgrade. Then came the solution in your video! Now here I am on Windows 11 on the 6 Ghz band with all it's speedy glory! Again, I can't thank you enough!

[@ralphgoldstein860]

I had a laptop that was missing the TPM module but had a fast enough processor, enough memory and I had updated the drive with an SSD. Your solution worked flawlessly. Thank you!

[@ericwallace8118]

Another method is to open the iso through either mount or explore, open the "sources" folder, find setupprep, right click and make a shortcut to desktop. Edit the shortcut entry "Target" by adding "(space)/product server". Now you simply double click the shortcut you created and you are off and running. less chance for typing errors, and if needed to try multiple times, just run again.

[@lvoss4life]

Mid March 2024 and the first method worked with no issues. Thank you for making this video.

[@petercarter9034]

Thank you Rich for posting its nice to have another work around in your toolkit, I still use the Rufus method, down load the ISO and make USB with Rufus, if you reboot to it you can do a clean install however if I just want to upgrade my operating system I just run the setup from the ISO it works like magic and you still get all the MS updates

[@DukeDudeston]

The thing is I am all for this as I am also against these requirements. They are a "nice to have" but then having 1GB of RAM for Windows XP was a "nice to have" but it ran on my PC with just 256MB. I accepted it wouldn't be as good, but that was my choice. So it should be our choice if we are using secure boot. By all means flash a warning telling us this, but allow us the chance to accept the risk. We all know Windows 11 runs eitherway. Anyway my concern is while Windows 10 is still supported there are no real incentives for MS to patch this all out. When Win 10 end of life happens then that's when I worry they will block all these methods. I have a PC that meets the requirements, and another that doesnt. And I am not willing to pay for new hardware to keep using Windows.

[@walkingDaLine100]

Even though I'm not planning on upgrading from W10, my i7-6700k isn't supported, however it's still a beast of a chip, just doesn't have the security feature W11 wants. Microsoft is always taking the position of "we know better than you" and always forcefully and automatically activates / installs things instead of giving you an option. W11 has so much stuff to remove / change to make it comfortable for the average person it's incrediable.

[@fredfarnackle5455]

Yes. I recently bought a new laptop with Win 11. I could not believe all the useless, unwanted crap I had to wade through and it was hiding all over the place and not easy to discover.

[@byronsmith5314]

I bought a new Lenovo 5i Pro laptop last week. It was my first encounter with Windows 11. After exploring all afternoon, I couldn't find the "shutdown, sign out, restart" location. After I found it, I downgraded back to Windows 10. Microsoft and Bill Gates are both EVIL.

[@LePedant]

@@fredfarnackle5455 That's funny, my Lenovo Legion didn't come with a bloated Win11 install. The only thing extra was the Vantage software that controls RGB, fans, etc.

[@LePedant]

Why did you watch a video about how to update Win11 on unsupported hardware, if you don't plan on upgrading?

[@walkingDaLine100]

​@@LePedant Why not, there are dozens of reasons to. Thinking is free, it costs you nothing.

[@wolfjesswj]

In fact, the enablement package is the fastest way to get to 23H2. I moderate a forum for Windows and I have also made this available for download there because I have not found an official source at Microsoft. I also have two of my own potatoes on 23H2, as well as my laptop for daily work. The last one because I didn't want to wait until the update was rolled out. I always find your videos very informative and send my regards from Germany.

[@saftagabriel581]

Hey dude. Is there an enablement package to update Windows 10 22H2 devices to Windows 11? Are you talking about KB5027397 and KB5031455?

[@KaptainCnucklz]

Appreciate you keeping us updated on how to skirt those useless requirements. Usually my trick is being lazy and use third party ISOs, like Tiny11 or Ghostspectre. Which is uh... extremely not advised for security reasons lol.

[@НААТ]

Why exactly? Tiny11 is fully open source and you can download a tool to do it yourself lol.. cant vouch for ghostspectre but tiny11 is perfect.

[@9852323]

@@petercarter9034 yeah the rufus mehtod is the best method in my opinion.

[@klwthe3rd]

@@НААТ Does Tiny 11 give you full security updates? Can you click the updates button and receive all the updates you would receive through a supported system?

[@НААТ]

@@klwthe3rd yes you can, even the non security ones work now. There was a bug with the previous tiny11 which the update process failed. Its been fixed 2 days ago iirc

[@klwthe3rd]

@@НААТ Thanks for letting me know that.

[@keithrad1]

THIS WORKS!! Too often I get tips where the prompts and menus don't match what's being instructed or for whatever reason the modification doesn't work. In fear of messing up my desktop I did this on my Edge laptop, and it worked great! Now I'm thinking better go ahead with the Desktop B4 MS shuts it down. THANK YOU.

[@SgtFluffytheoriginal]

You sir, are one of the best for handing out information. I have been in IT since 98 and still love to learn new ways to do things or easy ways around roadblocks.

[@CyberCPU]

Thanks.

[@watup110875]

@@CyberCPU thanks for all you do, win 11 22h2 running on old hp 6000 pro mt dual core 8 gb ram 320gb speed platter hdd lmao

[@CyberCPU]

​@@watup110875glad it worked for you. However, I highly recommend upgrading that HDD. I just worked on a Windows 10 system today with an HDD. What a nightmare. 😂🤣

[@watup110875]

@@CyberCPU I am just an old flunkie in the business doing what many say can't be done, thanks to what I have learned from articles I've read to watching many like yourself to find out what can or can't be done I basically try and save these old paper weights for lack a better term to keep them out our water supply from landfill drain off, well that and many look at me like HE DUMB HE DON'T KNOW NOTHING ROFL I've always had a nack for proving many wrong around my world and they don't like because many are stuck on idea "YA ONLY SMART WITH SLAVE PAPERS" but that be sides the point So now I try and cram all I can with this new age mess because nothing is what it use to be, seam like everywhere and everything now is using some sort of motherboard cpu gpu eeprom and ram from automotive to electrical sum carpentry and even plumbing, Seems like now they don't want no one having a choice but to learn this now, so why not start with junk, can't mess up what is about to become obsolete plus it allows me too help those that are short on change and knowledge In a age where information is plentiful and free, might as well take advantage of it, it ain't like the 3.25 or 5.25 floppy days in school through 80's and early 90's ROFL Thanks again I really miss old SIMPLE days DUCTAPE AND BUBBLE GUM

[@mrdunn1in]

Good man! I used the very easy method and it worked like a dream; back up and running in less than 15 minutes. Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@rogerokeefe3799]

I used your easy method to go from 10 to 11, no problems, thanks!

[@MichaelBuchanan-69]

Dude I am dumbfounded as to how easy that was. Went from Win 10 23H2 to Win 11 23H2. On a AMD Phenom II X6 1100T running 16GB Mem. And it's flawless. You have gained a subscriber.

[@Kuromario]

The contrast between Windows Vista and Windows 11 is interesting. For Vista the issue was Microsoft certifying hardware that wasn't powerful enough to run it smoothly, now with 11 it's the opposite where they refuse to support hardware that is able to run it.

[@Mario583a]

Umm, yeah....I don't think Microsoft had any control over certifying hardware that OEMs put on there. OEMS most likey slapped the Vista-Capable sticker onto the underpowered machine since it could boot into Windows Vista and do all the things at bare minimum, so they called it a good enough day.

[@Bewefau]

Um.... no hardware literately couldn't run windows vista that's what its issue was. People tried to run it on crap hardware and it ran like crack. Windows 11 doesn't seem to run like crap. If you don't believe me go find a windows vista laptop. I still own mine. windows 7 runs WAY better. Vista is just 7 but not as pretty and you need more power to run it.

[@ruben_balea]

@@Bewefau Yes, I "fixed" desperately slow laptops that came with Vista by simply installing 7

[@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக்]

@@Bewefau Dude, Vista SP2 is literally the same as Win7 and Vista had a way better UI than 7 lol

[@bruss529]

@@விஷ்ணு_கார்த்திக் it's an honest to god vista fan!!!! I heard there were like 4 or 5 of them around!

[@MarkHardin-yy9le]

Thanks for this video! I followed this procedure for an i7 laptop and an FX-4300 desktop pc successfully. In both cases I created a system image and rescue disk just in case. The desktop took two tries to finally install Win 11 - the first try ended with error code 0xC1900101 - 0x20017. It restored back to Win 10. I check SSD integrity with SFC /scannow and found no problems so I proceeded later with a 2nd try (and a few prayers). This time worked successfully. Both PCs are getting Win 11 updates and all my Win 10 apps are working. Great video, thanks again!

[@PatrickMurphy2]

thanks for this! I just started my second try and you gave me hope :P

[@crazy4dariver]

Ok, I went to your sponsor and totally dig them. My systems are older and if they could run Win7 without labor they can run 10. Only ONE can run 11. I dont need or want 11. Keep in mind, I ran XP then 7 for 15yrs as IT Admin in a company of 50.

[@j.b.k.23]

Thank you so much! I was stuck with my updates for around a month and this worked so smoothly. Left a like and a subscription. Greetings from Germany!

[@CragyOrgUk]

FYI unsupported hardware doesn't always run windiws 11 slower than windows 10. I've ran windows 11 on a Ryzen 5 2400G for quite a while and it actually runs 11 faster than than it runs windows 10.

[@chriholt]

I just did this procedure on my unsupported laptop to upgrade from 21h2 to 23h2 and it worked like a charm! Thanks so much!

[@heda0]

which method did you use? the first?

[@tonywise198]

I hope YT doesn't take this one down!!

[@CyberCPU]

Yes, we can hope. 😂🤣 The last one I did didn't get taken down so I'm hoping whatever was going on there when the other two were taken down is resolved with the KZbin gods. 😂🤣

[@DecoFromAdminHouse]

​@@CyberCPUThank you for saving my old computer before 2025

[@carlosquijano1461]

Man, I followed your instructions on how to install windows 11 on a potatoe and did. I used an old Optiplex 980 with a quad core 2.8 GHZ cpu. I had my doubts since it used an old mechanical drive. After following your instructions, the pc booted into windows 11 and updated itself. It is fast considering the hard drive and old ddr3 memory. Yahoo. It worked

[@j_a_e_r]

Thanks a lot, the super easy methode worked. Originally my system had an unsupported CPU (Ryzen 1600) and I did install Win 11 (22H2) with workarounds (both secure boot and TPM 2 activated). A couple of month ago I upgraded CPU to Ryzen 5700X, but still I wasn`t receiving an update to 23H2, even though all new features of Moments 4 update were working just fine.

[@lokelaufeyson9931]

this only confirm that the majority of the requirements is virtual requirements they did choose to add for no reason.. The TPM requirement is 100% virtual limitation. There is many computers in the wold that are strong enough to run windows 11 without issues or low performance but they dont have the "TPM 2.0" .. But i see it like this, if M$ want to kick away and ban their users for no reason its their right.. but they will loose paying customers.. Most people i have seen stick to windows 10 while they think if they should change OS or accept what M$ is doing.. My guess is that the majority of those users will use windows 10 even after the support is killed.

[@GoMetricToday]

It worked like a charm. I am now running Windows 11 Pro on my Dell Optiplex 790. Works perfectly. I have spent the greater part of the last 2 weeks trying to get Windows 11 on my computer. I have futzed with the Regedit methods and that never worked. I still kept getting the error that my computer doesn't meet the minimum requirements. Your Command Line method worked the first time. Thank you so much!

[@errolives8724]

Good information on 23H2, have been watching your channel for a couple of months now A+++, Only negative is when you state that you have included the download link (for 23h2), there is no link. Can you please add the link for us.

[@CyberCPU]

My bad, it's there now.

[@philromano]

I recently got a Windows 11 laptop and found it was on 21H2 and wouldn't update (unsupported hardware). After much research I found your channel and this video. Many other youtubers suggested other ways or more complicated ways but I took the plunge and used your method (in this video) and it was the most painless update I have ever encountered (I started working on computers way before PCs were even thought of). I followed your instructions to the letter and it ran smoothly and took about an hour (Dell M6600 with solid state drive). I now have a clean 23H2 system thanks to you. I have already installed Explorer Patcher and that is also a very useful piece of software. The only thing I have found is that some of the default apps for some file types (mp4 predominately) have reverted to default and the Windows explorer now starts up at Home and not as it did before but that is small changes so I am not bothered. So again thank you very much for this video (and the others) and this is one of my go to channels for all things Windows.

[@CrabCornn]

Guys btw when using the command promp make sure you have the correct drive put in as u saw he used d D: . It might not be like that for everyone e.g like i i had to use E: so please check. This is how to 1.go to files 2. Go to this pc 3.press on the mounted drive 4. Look at the name of the drive 5.and there is where the druve letter will be

[@AltOtakuu]

THANK you for this comment I was about to give up

[@gordonogle1288]

The ISO download worked - your instructions were really good - I'm hugely impressed

[@Dr8gon1]

I couldn't get it to work for me. Tried on two different laptops and got the same results. After "getting ready to install" it just stops goes away. No "ready to install "screen.

[@boavintura]

You are a blessing to us. I upgraded from 21H2 to 23H2 using the first method. It was spot on. Thank you so so much. I have subscribed to your channel.

[@pluto762]

Just a small comment on the return to 22h2 thing. I think (and I could be wrong) that Windows is using the Windows.old folder to go back to that version. So, if you're planning to revert to that version, make sure you don't delete that folder prior to clicking Revert or Go Back or whatever that is. On the other hand, if you don't want to go back, you might actually want to delete it cause it's usually taking a lot of space.

[@mchenrynick]

You can think of that folder being your "System Restore to 22H2".

[@mobileplayers5008]

No bruh just download iso n go back easy n safe.

[@illtress8408]

Thanks to your solution I was finally able to update my unsupported pc to Win 11 ver. 23H2 and fix a world of buggy-ness...Thank you!!! 😊

[@BI3L1]

Hey, I would like to see a video a video about the rectify 11 tool. It's supposed to "improve the consistency of Windows 11 by modifying system files in a safe way, and by using various programs to improve the Windows 11 experience.". I've tested it on a virtual machine, it makes windows 11 look cleaner, but i'm not sure about its performance and safety. Could you try it and make a video about it?

[@CyberCPU]

I was planning on it but I abandoned it when 23h2 beta came out. Microsoft has done a pretty good job of unifying the theme of Windows 11 with 23h2. I honestly don't believe rectify 11 is even necessary anymore.

[@BI3L1]

@@CyberCPU Oh, I didn't know about that, i've used the tool months ago... I'm glad Microsoft is slowly improving windows 11 like they should've done years ago. I've watched all your windows 11 videos and the last one I watched was the "How To Configure Windows 11 For Gaming" and it made me consider switching one more time xD I've been switching from windows 10 to windows 11 but never really satisfied. Do you still prefer windows 10? or are you starting to like windows 11 more?

[@icyflame3813]

​@@BI3L1stick to windows 10, windows 11 has so much issues and is buggy right now also very slow.I switched back to windows 10 and I feel 85% fast OS

[@CyberCPU]

I'm definitely starting to like Windows 11 more. However, my own personal Windows systems are still on Windows 10.

[@Mario583a]

@@icyflame3813 as is the case with any OS, stability and experience is not the same for everybody. Any remotely decent pc has zero issues with windows Older software is likely to run to same on older hardware.

[@GroundBeefPigeon]

you gained a follower, been searching forever for this! Thanks!

[@subhajitdutta5560]

Thank you so much for the process...I am upgrading from windows 10.... I followed the ISO process but stuck on Installation at 31% complete for hours....any work arounds for that will be helpful

[@emekaakobundu6137]

The update from Windows 11 22H2 to Windows 11 22H2 using this (Windows 11 23H2 enablement package) worked. Thanks for all have been doing.

[@cliveburayayi290]

thanks for your input my guy your videos are always helpful

[@RandyOnTheRadio]

My cousin gave me her 10 year old HP laptop. It had an old mechanical HD in it, and was running Windows 8.1. She said it died 2 years ago, and then she couldn't remember her password. LOL Well, I popped a SSD into it, and tried to put Windows 11 on it. WRONG. So, I put a legit copy of Windows 10 on it, and thought, there has to be a way to put Windows 11 on it. Well, to my delight, this video showed me how, and it was pretty easy. I just finished it up, and then installed Stardock's Start 11, to give it the Window 10 feel. (I personally hate Windows 11's layout). Anyway, it's working great, and I just wanted to say thank you. And hell yeah, I'm subscribing. LOL

[@gamezxtrem3348]

is windows 11 even worth the upgrade from windows 10? do you get anything better or anything that win10 dont already do or have?

[@CyberCPU]

Well, after 2025 you'll get continued support. I've done some comparisons between Windows 10 and 11 recently and windows 11 is improving quite a bit.

[@WayneFalcone-wx3up]

Just completed upgrading my laptop to Win11. This method worked fine but I didn't get the Win11 banner that you showed when the update started. There was also another time when my screen went blank, but even with both of these indications, everything seemed to work fine. Just starting to test the install will keep you posted. Thanks for the information. You are a life saver.

[@Gyrxiur]

Funny how you call it potato, in my language, Slovak, or our brother's Czech, we call it šunka, which is ham.

[@T.Lspitz]

Using slang such as calling something or someone a "potato" is commonly used to refer to being 'lazy or slow' also sometimes meaning 'unexciting or boring', here in the United States.

[@Gyrxiur]

I know, and here, we have šunka = ham :D I don't know why, but it is funny, as your potato.

[@T.Lspitz]

@@Gyrxiur I agree. The similarity is funny

[@Rockr69747]

Mmmmm......potatoes and ham. Yum

[@MrCookieCat]

@@Rockr69747 *drools like Homer Simpson*

[@raybuttigieg1343]

Legend. Method 1 worked a treat on a Windows 10 Dell XPS8500 system. Thank you for such clear and simple instructions.

[@gerritvisser]

Thank you for yet another useful video. Does installing KB5027397 also work on supported hw that is running 22h2? (with the KB5031455 preview installed)

[@CyberCPU]

Yes.

[@Hemant.Singal]

Hello Sir I got visually impaired after Covid for last 2 years. Last month I upgraded my core i 5 2nd gen HP laptop to 128 gb ssd and started to learn using laptop with screen reader Like NVDA and JAWS. . Although when I was sighted I used laptop a lot and was able to install multiple windows an could work with word and excel . Iyesterdsy I download wi 11 23h2 iso direct from microsoft and made a usb with rufus but Narrator didnt start at the first setup screen and gave error after I pressed "I dont have a key" I already upgraded from win 10 to won 11 last month but it only showed 22H2 and media creation tool didnt downloaded iso file But with your very very easy method I upgraded from 22h2 to 23h2 very easily even with screen reader. I am from India THANKS A LOT THANKS SO SO MUCH y Your vidwos are very good i am binge watching your around 230 videos with a dymamic playlist of your entire channel to watch all video back to back I will paste the link if the comments allow also what your e mail id if link pasting is off in youtube comments Sorry for long and comment and spelling and grammar error

[@Hemant.Singal]

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[@alfredklek]

Wow, that's a lot of work. I'm running Debian 12 and the trend seems to lean towards more hardware support rather than less. I was using and AMD FX-6100 until last year and it was noticeably faster than my mother's, much more modern, Windows 10 laptop. I really only parked it because it had a ton of up hours and I was starting to worry about it. What's happening over there in Microsoft land? Are you all OK?

[@userperson5259]

Been running Debian for years now too.. Recently upgraded my workstation to Haswell i7.. running Debian 12 with power to spare. Some Microsoft users are like battered wives. Often don't know how bad off they are, or how good it could be.

[@EZ-TechGuy]

Great video! I was holding off on upgrading my Windows 10 computer with an AMD FX(tm)-8300 Eight-Core Processor, SSD and 12GB ram to Windows 11. But with this method of using Rufus, I started the upgrade right after writing the USB drive, it took only an hour and ran perfectly and fast on my computer! By the way my computer is roughly 10 years old now, but runs like a champ still. I will likely do this to my older AMD FX-6300 once I get a new Power supply for it, it's at least 12 years old and was still going strong until the old power supply failed.

[@cafemolido5459]

But, do I really want to upgrade to Windows 11, or delay it as much as possible?

[@nerijus7]

Delay, win 10 is more stable.

[@CyberCPU]

Windows 11 is getting a lot better. However, all of my systems are still on Windows 10.

[@RM-rh1qf]

Good work being done to find alternate way installing non HCL laptop / desktops. Thanks for sharing the information.

[@unseenentity326]

How dare you call my beloved FX-4350 a potato! :)

[@j.maatouk3912]

Thank you, just updated my Windows 10 to 11 pro on my lovely old laptop, using the one simple command line and changing one reg parameter. Thanks again. 🥰

[@QuantumKurator]

That potato is becoming my new favorite computer

[@CyberCPU]

Literally it's only job in life today is to do unsupported hardware installs. The rest of the time it just sits underneath my desk collecting dust. 😂🤣

[@klwthe3rd]

Yeah try to count how many times Rich says Potato in this video. I'm guessing it's over 15. 🤣🤣🤣

[@SeattleSal1]

Thank you, I had to reinstall Windows 11 because I could not get the Winsows Security app to work. I did it my original way of copying Windows 11 Wim file into a Windows 10 file system. It worked, but I could not keep all my apps. Only my data. When I tried to upgrade to 22H2, it would take all my data. I finally found your page, and it was too easy. But I'm not complaining. 👍👍👍👍

[@charlesg63]

Does installing 11 on an unsupported machine allow for future security patches and updates?

[@Mario583a]

Kinda. What I mean by this is that if there is a major revision, you might have to clean install. Devices that do not meet these system requirements will no longer be guaranteed to receive updates, including but not limited to security updates.

[@acidburn95]

CyperCPU Tech, you are absolutely amazing. I didn't want to upgrade my CPU just yet and this saved me tons of time in researching how to bypass unsupported hardware. A huge thanks for taking the time to make a detailed and straightforward video....two thumbs up and a subscribe button from me!!

[@tonyf8167]

currently the EASIEST way: burn the iso w/ Rufus... install windows11... move along...

[@CyberCPU]

That's for a fresh install. If you want to update an existing system the Rufus method doesn't work.

[@tonyf8167]

@@CyberCPU its windows... you should ALWAYS be doing a 'fresh' install

[@CyberCPU]

​​@@tonyf8167I very rarely do fresh install anymore. Windows is a lot more stable today than it was in the XP days when that was necessary. For instance, my Plex server has been through 2 complete hardware upgrades and started on Windows 7. Today it's on Windows 10 22H2 and has only ever been upgraded. It hasn't had a fresh install since it was new. That was easily over 15+ years ago. In fact, when it was new, it wasn't even a Plex server. It was a media center PC in my entertainment center. Today it sits in a server rack and runs Plex.

[@apostolosg.icegtx5775]

Thanks its working like a charm, didnt had any lag like you on my phenom x6 and thats a very nice suprice!

[@notjustforhackers4252]

You shouldn't have to fight with Microsoft.

[@CyberCPU]

I agree,

[@rezax4164]

Great method! The only way that worked. I tried 3 other ways mentioned by other KZbinrs, none of them worked. Thak you!

[@brainiac_brian]

23H2 IS what installed the first try! Nothing extra needed. Thanks!

[@3rdfamily]

Nicely done - I had almost given up hope on getting to 23H2

[@riseabove3082]

typing 'winver' from the start menu and opening it will give you the Windows version as well. Just another way to get the Windows version build. Also - just wanted to say that unplugging the network cable on the sign-in to Microsoft for a new user account will bypass that to allow you to create a Local account on Windows 11 22H2 still works.

[@Mo-Thoughx]

I tried it and it didn't work :( I guess I'll need a new laptop. Is there any key site that works?

[@BrianandKarina]

BNH-software works.

[@yavuzs7]

For my version it didn't work either. I have already tried several times.

[@manu55pool]

It worked for me! I guess it depends on the PC you have.

[@Mo-Thoughx]

@@manu55pool I hadn't thought about it. maybe that's why it doesn't work for me.

[@MarkRobinson-e4z]

Try Pirate Bay...ssshhhh.

[@fpwest1526]

I just completed this on my home system. It worked like a dream. Thanks for the awesome video.

[@vipergg9159]

worked like a charm on my 2014 era HP laptop with Win 10 which had unsupported CPU and no TPM . Followed these instructions and it went right thru the whole upgrade in about an hour and a quarter , Booted right up with no errors . Everything works fine and the license shows activated , It even boots faster than Win 10 did . Win 11 is really not all that different than 10 . A few things moved around on the start menu but besides that it isn't a major change in looks or functionality . We will see if it will upgrade to 24H2 just as easy .

[@GrantFurley]

Just used your really really easy way and it worked a charm! Many thanks.

[@John-qt4si]

Still works. I did it on a fresh Windows 10 install i had on a USB and just did the WIndows11 update without allowing windows 10 to update or anything. Then ran all windows 11 update downloader, it restarted a couple times, and everything is working. On a 2013 i7-4770, 32GB Ram, GTX580 8GB, and a SSD. Make sure you back up your stuff prior to attempting upgrade. I had some issue the first round, I can only say were probably my fault, not the process. I upgraded from Windows 10 that i had been running for about a year. Once in Windows 11, after performing windows update and restarting the PC, computer got hung up at windows loading screen. I later learned this was supposed to be a quick additional install/reboot. But I had a Black background and a loading wheel cursor that never ends. Hard restarted a few times and experienced this until i ended up reinistalling windows 10 and found good results that way. Just know you could have some funky thing you did with your computer prior to upgrading that messes you up, you may just have to do a fresh install. Again, Make sure you back up your stuff prior to attempting upgrade.

[@johngarner9558]

Just want to say I appreciate you for sharing your knowledge on this subject. PC Health Check on my older model Dell Intel i7 indicated that my processor would not support Windows 11. Bummer, until I came across your tutorial. I followed your guide and “viola” now it’s running Win 11. Thanks much!

[@danishsaifullah8529]

Thanks for this video. I only knew how to do a clean installation which used to wipe my data and settings. Once I did that to try Windows 11, it was unstable so I went back to Windows 10. Now I wanted to try it again but was scared of losing my data. Your video saved me!

[@IP65-xu8xr]

There’s a security risk in builds 22h2 and 23h2 that wasn’t in 21h2 gold build. If you right click on the properties of the C drive and select the security tab there’s an unknown account that has special permissions against the drive usually reserved for administrators only. If the hackers can access this account then they will have access to all files on the C drive. This problem came up in 2018 when users were up grading from W7 to W10 and is due to MS using a faulty build of W10 to reskin it to windows 11. In the general tab of the C drive the button should read Disk Cleanup not Details and on the RHS of the task bar in the systray it should be a crescent moon for focus not the sleeping bell icon (22h2) or the bell icon (23h2) as this is the first indicator of these software errors. This is the real story of Windows 11 that MS don’t want to fix as I have tried to pass this info back to them a number of times already. This can be deleted but it will turn W11 back to W10. Maybe you would like to make a video on this thanks.

[@Mario583a]

This "unknown account" is just Windows creates hidden security accounts in the background of the operating system, they all begin with S-1-15-XXXX, all Windows systems have those accounts, they are used for administrative tasks like Windows Security, installing updates, file management...etc. those accounts are normal and rest assured you have nothing to worry about, you should never try to remove those hidden accounts

[@ellyagold9987]

I'm on a Dell XPS with Intel Core i7 7700...it's criminal that Microsoft don't support this. It's got a 4K touch screen and can't run Win11? Anyway, your Server install workaround worked a charm...thanks! Amazing video, even watched the sponsor ads to support this guy!

[@RedArgyll]

Worked perfectly, great step by step instructions. Old Win 10 MSI gaming laptop now working perfectly with Win 11. Be aware though that during the actual install, i thought it had frozen a couple of times, as the % completed did not increase, left it running however for a while, and eventually completed the install.

[@rfmfix]

Absolutely amazing ! You are THE BEST ! This worked flawlessly and so well explained. A small tidbit....irregardless of the processor, if you can increase your RAM and upgrade to a SSD, your speed for running WIndows 11 will be just as fast as a new processor / PC. I have already upgraded three laptops and installed Windows 11 on them using your procedure. They all run super fast. Again, nice work and THANK YOU !

[@EelkoA]

You could also participate in the Windows Insider program , beta test is enough.That way i got Windows 11 23H2 ( i jumped from 21H2 to 23H3??) , while my laptop from 2022 , which is fully Windows 11 compatible is stil running 22H2! Still waiting for 23H3 to roll out. I am wondering what Windows 12 is gonna bring us and what 'restrictions' they lay upon us.

[@petermerrick6615]

Before I saw this video, I tried that same method to update an unsupported computer from 21H2 to 23H2. All was well until the final restart. That was when I found out that it had totally wrecked the installation. And the backup installation was also bricked, and I could not resuscitate either using startup repair from a USB drive. Fortunately I did a complete backup just before using Macrium Reflect. I'm currently working on restoring it before my gf comes back on Friday.

[@symondo8738]

Worked for me, my dowload was in E partition. Works all fine, just goes to show you all the nonsense these companies play at. I noticed how they slowed down windows 10. It said my chip wasnt compatible. This computers 8 years old and still plenty of life to go. Well done to you. !!!

[@embazle]

I am so relieved I do not have to build another computer just to upgrade to WIN11. I was dinged by having an old I7-7700K CPU @ 4.20GHz, I was surprised I didn't qualify. This work around has saved me hopefully for another 7 years🙂. Thank you! haha... went through the whole upgrade to return back and find that your video was still going. I couldn't ask for a smoother upgrade!

[@nerdymetaldude]

Worked nicely!!! It's ridiculous I had to do it. My processor isn't on their list, but packs more power than other PCs I have with supported hardware and run 11 just fine. Goofy list... This one now runs 11 perfectly with all the bells & whistles if I want/need them. Thanks!!!

[@BikesBuiltBetterHorsham]

Thank You for posting this video. went from Windows 10 22H2 to Windows 11 24H2 On an unsupported but long time good laptop. Unsupported Intel Core i7-4800MQ Quad-Core CPU - 2.70Ghz and TPM 1.2

[@jeffjohnston1189]

Worked like a charm on my old laptop and desktop! Thanks!

[@xumot]

Couple of weeks ago, maybe three, I tried to install Windows 11 into old hardware (i5-4690, q87cs-b, 16GB ram, RX580 8GB). Downloaded the ISO from Microsoft, put it into USB stick with Rufus and installed it. No hiccup whatsoever. Signed in with Microsoft account, everything runs smoothly till this day.

[@hplanchock]

Thank You for this progran, Just performed method 1 from a Dell 7010 I just purchased with 10 Pro now have 11 pro 23H2 no problems updating and all is good

[@Snoopmasta]

This is amazing! Worked fine with a Xeon 2687w v2 on an incompatible HP workstation. Love this!

[@francoismoller5985]

Hi I know extremely little about computers and I would like to let you know that I really appreciate what I am learning from your videos .