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SherylSandberg
Dec 18, 2024Copper Contributor
Possible to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware?
Hi, I am not a tech savvy and really want to install Windows 11 on my unsupported PC. I downloaded the Windows 11 24H2 and start the in-place upgrade from Windows 10. After a couple of minutes, the ...
- Dec 31, 2024
As fas as I know, the traditional registry hack and product server method does not work for Windows 11 24H2. Please try the following the steps written a popular blog editor. This is the only working method I tested a few days ago for the latest Windows 11 24H2.
https://www.thenextweeb.com/install-windows-11-on-unsupported-pc
Note: It is recommended to use a fast USB 3.0 or above USB flash drive for installing Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware!
Debiora
Dec 19, 2024Iron Contributor
Yes. You can install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware and it is more challenging than 23H2. However, Microsoft does not recommend in this way. Windows 11 24H2 system requirements including:
- Intel 8th Gen CPU or AMD Ryzen equivalent
- 4GB RAM
- UEFI and Secure Boot
- TPM 2.0
If your PC meets the above requirement, then it is highly possible to install Windows 11 24H2 on this device without any issue. You won't get any support and update if you install Windows 11 24H2 on an unsupported hardware. Please be noted when you make the final decision.