Update on W11 without TPM 2.0
Update on W11 without TPM 2.0
Use the official Windows 11 installation media from Microsoft, download it to your USB drive, then boot from that drive. This method preserves files, settings, and programs while avoiding TPM 2.0 requirements. No need for a USB flash drive or DVD—just a clean install on your PC.
To my knowledge, no one has discovered a method to deceive the in-place installer for unsupported hardware. You need to create a bootable installer using software such as Rufus. To avoid data loss, it’s best to disconnect all current storage devices before installing on a fresh drive. (And always back up what you consider essential.)
Rufus is required for USB drive or DVD media, and I have an ISO file ready.
It plays a big role whether you choose Windows 11. I saw some discussions about upgrading older Intel systems to run Windows 11 around 2021, but I think it’s better to stay with Windows 10 and join the ESU program instead. The people talking mentioned that even if it still works, they had to remove many important parts using Rufus or similar tools. After installation, they couldn’t receive security patches or new features. The main reason I’d consider upgrading would be if you needed special business software that requires yearly updates and can’t be updated on unsupported devices, especially since Windows 10 no longer supports it.
It's unlikely to perform an in-place upgrade on unsupported devices.
You can try the following, however, MAKE BACKUPS as there is NO GUARANTEE the files, settings, and programs will migrate. Also, even if you successfully upgrade on unsupported hardware, future major version updates may never be offered on this hardware, which means you may eventually be stuck running an unsupported build version. Also, also, I don't support running software on unsupported hardware; do this at your own risk; if you break it, you keep both pieces. Sidebar: if you don't have backups now, what would you do if the computer burst into flames or the storage drives failed?
Look for the official Windows 11 installation files from Microsoft on their website or through a trusted software store. Avoid third-party sources to ensure security and compatibility.