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Installing Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported Hardware: A Detailed Guide
Microsoft’s latest iteration of Windows 11, version 24H2, presents a challenge for users with older, unsupported hardware. While official requirements may seem restrictive, there are workarounds to get the new OS running smoothly on your system. This guide will walk you through both upgrading from an older Windows version and performing a clean install.
Upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported Systems
If you are already running a previous version of Windows, upgrading is a straightforward process using the “server installer” method. This bypasses the hardware checks, allowing you to proceed smoothly.
Using the Server Installer Method
- Mount the Windows 11 24H2 ISO: Double-click on the downloaded ISO file to mount it as a virtual DVD drive.
- Open Command Prompt: Click on the Start button and type “CMD” to open the command prompt.
- Navigate to the Mounted Drive: Type the drive letter where the ISO is mounted (e.g., “D:”) and press Enter.
- Run Setup with Server Argument: Type
setup.exe /product server
and press Enter. This launches the Windows setup using the server installer. - Follow On-Screen Instructions: Proceed through the setup, choosing the option to keep your files, settings, and apps. Despite saying “Windows Server,” you are installing Windows 11.
This method is quick and preserves all your existing data. Note that this method is not guaranteed to work in future updates, but it is a viable option at the time of writing this.
Fresh Install of Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported Hardware
For those looking to start fresh with a clean install of Windows 11 24H2, the process is a bit more involved but is still very doable. Here’s how:
Required Downloads
- Windows 11 24H2 ISO: Download from the official Microsoft website.
- Rufus: Download the portable version from the official website.
- Windows 11 23H2 ISO: Use the Media Creation Tool script to download this specific version.
Creating a Bootable USB Drive
- Run Rufus: Open Rufus with administrator privileges.
- Select USB Drive: Make sure the correct USB drive is selected. (Minimum 8 GB)
- Select Windows 11 23H2 ISO: Choose the 23H2 ISO you downloaded.
- Change Partition Scheme: Set the partition scheme to MBR, which is essential for unsupported hardware.
- Customize Installation: Select ‘remove requirement for 4GB RAM, Secure Boot, and TPM 2.0’. Also, you can check the ‘remove requirement for an online Microsoft account’.
- Pradėti: Click ‘Start’ to create the bootable USB.
Modifying the USB Drive with 24H2 Files
- Mount the Windows 11 24H2 ISO: Double-click the ISO file to mount it.
- Open the USB and ISO Folders: Open two Explorer windows, one for your bootable USB and the other for the mounted 24H2 ISO.
- Delete the Install.esd file: Inside the ‘sources’ folder of your USB, delete the existing ‘install.esd’ file.
- Copy the Install.wim File: From the 24H2 ISO’s ‘sources’ folder, copy the ‘install.wim’ file to the USB drive.
Your USB drive is now ready to perform a fresh install of Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware. Boot from the USB to start the installation.
Important Considerations
- Microsoft Account: The option to remove the Microsoft Account requirement may not work during a fresh install. Follow the steps in our previous video to bypass this.
- Repair Install: A regular repair install will not work on unsupported hardware. You will have to do an in-place upgrade using a modified installer or possibly the server installer method.
- Saugos atnaujinimai: Yes, security updates work on unsupported hardware.
- Build Updates: You will need to use these workarounds to get build updates on unsupported hardware.
Performance on Unsupported Hardware
Based on testing, Windows 11 24H2 appears to run well, even on older systems. It seems to be more optimized than its predecessor, 23H2.
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Raktažodžiai
- Windows 11 24H2
- Nepalaikoma aparatinė įranga
- Windows 11 Installation
- Rufus
- Server Installer
- Fresh Install
- Upgrade Windows 11
- Windows 11 ISO
- MBR Partition
- TPM 2.0 Bypass
- Secure Boot Bypass
- Windows 11 on Old PC
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