How-To Geek on MSN

How to Make a Windows 11 Installation USB for Unsupported PCs

Just insert it, enter the UEFI (BIOS) to change the boot device to the USB drive, and follow the installer's prompts. Best of ...
Windows Latest

Can you still bypass Windows 11 requirements as Windows 10 hits EOL? We tested it

Windows 10 has reached end of life. But you can upgrade unsupported PCs to Windows 11 by bypassing TPM and RAM checks without ...

Microsoft said my PC couldn't run Windows 11, but I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway - here's how

At this point, your computer will exit Windows and enter the OS installer, which could take some time. It'll restart a few ...
PCMag on MSN

Here's How to Upgrade to Windows 11, Even With an Incompatible PC

Click the Accept and install button, and your Windows 10 PC will be upgraded to Windows 11. You should be able to use your PC during the download and installation. When the process is finished, ...
Guru3D

How to bypass the hardware check and upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 (without TPM and only 2GB)

Windows 10 officially reached the end of support on October 14, 2025.That means Microsoft no longer provides security updates, bug fixes, or technical support for it.
ZDNet

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a crucial security component of a modern PC. All PCs designed for Windows 10 or later include a TPM 2.0 as part of the ...
Ars Technica

Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11

For most people, Windows 10 security updates are slated to stop on October 14, 2025, just over 10 months from today. That could end up being a serious security problem, given that Windows 10 is still ...
PC World

Microsoft explains why TPM makes Windows 11 PCs better for you

With the end of Windows 10 support fast approaching, Microsoft has been stepping up efforts to entice Windows 10 users to make the switch to Windows 11—even if it means ditching your current PC and ...
PC World

Microsoft doubles down, still won’t let older PCs run Windows 11

The TPM hardware requirement for Windows 11 was one of the biggest barriers to initial upgraders three years ago. And while that’s become less of an issue, it’s ...
The Verge

Microsoft closes the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware

With Windows 10 end of support approaching, Microsoft says its TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 is ‘non-negotiable.’ With Windows 10 end of support approaching, Microsoft says its TPM 2.0 ...
Redmond Magazine

Microsoft Confirms Windows 11 Hardware Requirements Won't Go Away

As the end of life is fast approaching for Windows 10, Microsoft is pushing users to upgrade to Windows 11. However, one barrier to entry is the company's requirement ...
Computerworld

Microsoft: TPM 2.0 is a ‘non-negotiable’ requirement for Windows 11

The company reiterated it’s unwilling to lower hardware requirements for Windows 11 as Windows 10 end of support looms in less than a year. With Windows 10 end of support on the horizon, Microsoft ...