Install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware from USB

Using the ISO file to perform a clean installation, you will need to create a bootable media using a third-party tool like Rufus or Command Prompt to start the setup process with a USB flash drive. 

In addition, you also have to make sure the device can start from USB, which means you will have to change the UEFI settings. Since most computers have different settings, you must check your manufacturer support website for more specific details.

To install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, use these steps:

  1. Start the unsupported PC with the Windows 11 USB flash drive.

    Press any key to continue.

  2. Use the Shift + F10 keyboard shortcut to open Command Prompt.

  3. Type the following command and press Enter:

    regedit

  4. Navigate the following path:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup

  5. Right-click the Setup (folder) key, select New, and then the Key option.

    Name the key LabConfig and press Enter.

  6. Right-click the LabConfig (folder) key, select New, and then the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.

  7. Name the key BypassTPMCheck and press Enter.

  8. Double-click the newly created key and set its value from 0 to 1.

  9. Click the OK button.

  10. Right-click the LabConfig (folder) key, select New, and then the DWORD (32-bit) Value option.

  11. Name the DWORD BypassSecureBootCheck and press Enter.

  12. Double-click the newly created key and set its value from 0 to 1.

  13. Click the OK button.

  14. Click the Next button.