Windows 11 installation fails due to insufficient system specs.
Windows 11 installation fails due to insufficient system specs.
I'm attempting to set up Windows 11 from a brand new OEM DVD. My Asus Rog Strix B550 motherboard lists "Windows 11 compatible" on its Amazon listing. The CPU is a 12-core AMD Ryzen AM4 socket I previously owned. When trying to install Windows 11, I receive a warning that my system doesn't meet the minimum requirements. I've updated the BIOS and enabled TPM in the BIOS settings. I've tried all available Windows 11 installation methods and hacks found online, but nothing is working. Windows 11 refuses to install, no matter what I do. Is there any possible solution? I'm really frustrated because I'm trying to install it just to get by. It seems like Microsoft is intentionally making it difficult for older systems. If I have to spend hundreds on new TPM-compatible hardware, I'll abandon Windows entirely and go with a Mac Mini instead. I've been searching for a reason to switch to macOS, and Windows 11 feels like the right choice at this point. So far, I'm really disappointed with Windows 11 and haven't even managed to use it yet!
Is there any method to make this work? You can build a bootable USB installer with Windows Media Creation Tools. To get the OEM license key on the DVD, use it during setup. You can proceed with installing the OS without a license key, though you’ll notice a watermark in the bottom right corner. Curious about the source of this new OEM DVD?
My question is, where did you obtain that DVD? 🤔 It isn't available for general sale. The public version you can access is the retail one, not the OEM. The public version is installed via a USB thumb drive (you must use the media creation tool). Full guide here: https://forums. If you're the system integrator yourself, you should contact your own customer support. That's what the OEM version is for. It's intended for system integrators (also known as OEMs). Also, did you read the terms of the OEM installation disc, printed on the package? Front side: Back side:
What processor model are you utilizing?
Is your processor included in the supported list for Windows 11?
Check this link for details: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/window...processors
Are you starting your DVD installation in UEFI mode?
The Windows 11 installation needs UEFI mode.
It might also need Secure Boot activated. Is Secure Boot turned on?
The OEM DVD from Dell or HP is unlikely to work on any device other than the one it was originally purchased for. I haven't encountered a Windows 11 OEM version in public use, so I didn't search for it. It's best to stick with the links shared in our Mod post or the Aeacus thread.
Older OEM DVDs (such as Win7) worked without issues, just like any other installation media. Even if the Win11 version on that DVD was already installed and a key was used, the process would still function. However, the key wouldn't work because it had already been used. It seems M$ has increased security for Win11 OEM DVDs. The terms mentioned suggest using the pre-installation tools provided by the manufacturer. If this is the case, another specific software is required to install Win11 from an OEM DVD. Without it, you're left with a simple plastic disc. This makes sense because OEM DVDs are cheaper than retail versions, which is why users prefer them. But they aren't designed for end users unless they agree to use the manufacturer's terms and accept OEM/SI restrictions, which means limited or no customer support from M$.
And as unanswered...the origin of the "Win 11 OEM DVD" remains unclear.
One option is amazon,
link:
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windоws...B09MYBD79G
Looked around and i can even get it from my local PC store...
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Rufus comes to the aid
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DWErIOa_ko