How to Install Windows 11 on PCs Without TPM 2.0

Microsoft has just revealed an “official” method to bypass one of Windows 11’s most controversial requirements, TPM 2.0, and still install it on unsupported computers. That said, the drawbacks — such as the possibility of not receiving updates and potential functionality issues — remain unchanged.

The “workaround” has been published on a Microsoft support page that details all the ways Windows 11 can be installed. It states that the TPM 2.0 verification can be “skipped” as long as TPM 1.2 is present and, mandatorily, all other required specifications are met, including next-generation processors.

Redmond explains that achieving this requires modifying the Windows 10 registry — an advanced and risky procedure. In this regard, the company adds a warning that incorrectly modifying the registry could damage the operating system and may even require a full reinstallation.

Installing Windows 11 on PCs Without TPM 2.0, According to Microsoft

• Open the Registry Editor.
• Create a backup.
• Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
• Create a new “REG_DWORD” value named “AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU” and set it to 1.
• Go to the Microsoft download page.
• Download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant and follow the instructions.

Modifying the registry — as well as installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware — carries significant risk. Only the most technically experienced users and those who want to experiment with these kinds of alternatives on secondary machines should attempt this.

Redmond emphasizes that installing Windows 11 via this method on unsupported hardware does not exempt users from the associated restrictions. In other words, there is no guarantee of receiving updates, including — but not limited to — security patches. Additionally, these machines may experience a higher rate of failures.

If your computer meets the hardware requirements, which can be verified using the PC Health Check tool, and the update still hasn’t appeared in Windows Update, it’s simply a matter of waiting. Microsoft is rolling out Windows 11 gradually.

If your computer does not meet the Windows 11 requirements, there is no obligation to upgrade. Windows 10 remains an excellent operating system and will receive support until October 2025.