Microsoft has quietly removed its official workaround which has allowed users to bypass CPU and TPM requirements to install Windows 11 on PC. Originally introduced in October 2021, the bypass included modifying a registry key to enable upgrade on old hardware.
Removed guidance, which is previously available on the support site of Microsoft, directed to set up “Allowupgradeswithunsupportedtpmorcpu” Registry value to bypass the stringent hardware checks of Windows 11. However, after the release of Windows 11 version 24h2, Microsoft has edited the support article, ending any mention of this method. While the trick can work on its own, Microsoft no longer officially supports it.
Microsoft has continuously maintained its stance on the strict hardware requirements of Windows 11, recently confirming that there is no plan to rest. The company and its hardware partners, including Dell and AMD, have pushed users to upgrade modern PCs rather than trying to run Windows 11 on old, unable.
With the Windows 10 support set to end in 2025, this change indicates more with the intention of phasing the old system of Microsoft. Although some users may still find informal methods to install Windows 11 on the inauspicious PC, removing official documentation suggests that Microsoft wants to discourage such workarounds.
As the end of the Windows 10 support approach, many users will face the decision whether to upgrade their hardware or look for an alternative operating system. For now, Microsoft is firm in its position that new hardware is required for the best Windows 11 experience.
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