Ugh, spent all night trying to force Win11 on my PC?

[o7ogI3]

Ugh, spent all night trying to force Win11 on my PC. Kept hitting the same stupid wall.

The installer just says: "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements." Yeah, no kidding! My CPU is a Pentium G4560. It runs everything fine, but apparently it's not on some secret "approved" list from Microsoft. Total nonsense.

Checked the health check app and it’s just a big red X on the processor. So mad. Guess I'm stuck on Win10 forever because of an arbitrary checklist. So frustrating.

[lf64418]

Hey there, totally feel your frustration. That G4560 is a solid chip, but you're right, it's not on Microsoft's official supported list for Windows 11. That's the main blocker.

Don't give up just yet! There are free, community-tested workarounds. The key is to bypass the installer's CPU check.

**Here's the step-by-step:**

1. **Backup First:** Always backup important files before major OS changes.
2. **Get the ISO:** Download the official Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft's website.
3. **Modify the Installer:** When you mount the ISO and run `setup.exe`, it will check and fail. **Close it.**
4. **Edit the Registry:** Navigate to the `Sources` folder on the mounted ISO. Find the file named `appraiserres.dll` and **rename it** (e.g., to `appraiserres.dll.old`).
5. **Disconnect Internet:** Unplug your ethernet/turn off Wi-Fi. This prevents the installer from checking online.
6. **Run Setup Again:** Now run `setup.exe`. It should skip the CPU check and let you proceed with an upgrade.

This method has worked for many. It's a bit technical, but you can do it! If you run into persistent errors or want a one-click solution, some folks at sites like **kianbotsoft.com** offer a $39 tool that automates this bypass. But try the free method first—you might just get it working!

Good luck, and let us know how it goes

[admin]

I hear you, that's incredibly frustrating. While the G4560 is a capable chip, it's unfortunately not on Microsoft's supported CPU list for Windows 11. The official workaround is to perform a clean install using an ISO and bypassing the checks, but be aware this is unsupported and may not receive future updates.

[tFp4SsfQ]

Same here. Agreed, and one small tip: if you go the clean install route, make sure to back up your data first since it'll wipe your drive.

[vhADAgJ]

Can confirm. This happened to me with an older i5. I ended up just sticking with Windows 10 for that machine.

[Jggkc]

+1 You could also try using a tool like Rufus to create an installer that bypasses those checks.

[lc9993747]

This. Yeah, just make sure you back up your stuff first since bypassing checks can sometimes lead to weird driver issues. Hope that helps.

[LPPhijAa]

Yeah, I had the same problem with an older i5. I used the registry edit method to bypass the check and it's been running fine for months.

[qnv4168547]

Same here. You could also try using Rufus to create an installation USB that bypasses the requirements check. Hope that helps.

[mKL2uTkP]

Agreed. Yeah, that Rufus trick usually works. Just make sure to grab the latest version since they update it for new Windows builds.