Guide: Installing Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware

Objective

Tutorial for installing Windows 11 on a PC with unsupported hardware using a bootable USB drive.

Prerequisites

• Bootable Windows 11 USB Drive: Create using Rufus or Microsoft's Media Creation Tool.

Steps

1. Prepare System:

   • Insert the bootable USB into the computer.
   • Reboot the PC.
   • Access the boot menu by pressing F2, F12, or Escape.
   • Select the USB drive to boot.

2. Command Prompt Access:

   • Press Shift + F10 to open Command Prompt during setup.

3. Disk Preparation:

   • Type diskpart and press Enter.
   • List disks with list disk.
   • Confirm boot disk using size information.
   • Select the boot disk (select disk 0).
   • Type clean to clean the disk.
   • Convert to GPT with convert GPT if necessary.
   • Create EFI partition:

     create partition EFI size=500
     format fs=FAT32 quick
     assign letter=X
     

4. Primary Partition Creation:

   • Type create partition primary.
   • Format using format quick.
   • Assign Drive letter (assign letter=C).

5. USB Drive Navigation:

   • Exit diskpart and navigate to USB:

     G:
     cd sources
     

6. Windows Installation:

   • Check Windows versions available:

     dism /get-wiminfo /wimfile:G:\sources\install.wim
     

   • Apply desired Windows version:

     dism /apply-image /imagefile:G:\sources\install.wim /index:6 /applydir:C:
     

7. Boot Configuration:

   • Make the drive bootable:

     bcdboot C:\Windows /s X: /f UEFI
     

8. Complete Setup:

   • Remove USB and restart.
   • Ensure UEFI mode is enabled in BIOS.
   • Follow on-screen instructions for setup.
   • Bypass internet requirement with:

     OOBE\BYPASSNRO
     

   • Choose "I don’t have internet" and set up a local account.
   • Configure privacy settings as preferred.

9. Post-Installation:

   • Windows desktop will appear after setup.
   • Install missing drivers using Windows Updates.

Conclusion

Installation succeeded, Windows 11 is running on unsupported hardware. Engage with further questions and guidance, and don't hesitate to support the channel by liking, commenting, sharing, and subscribing.

Note

Ensure compatibility and possible repercussions when installing Windows on unsupported hardware.