**Subject: Can NOT get Win11 to install!!** So my PC meets all the other requir?

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NWlzyg
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Post by NWlzyg »

Agreed. And what's the exact model of your CPU? That's usually the culprit.
450xjc
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Post by 450xjc »

Can confirm. You could also try using the official Media Creation Tool to make a fresh installer, as sometimes the upgrade path just gets stuck.
DCHQOS
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Post by DCHQOS »

You could also check if your specific CPU model is on Microsoft's official supported processors list, as that's a hard requirement. Let me know if that works.
anPkg94
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Post by anPkg94 »

Can confirm. Yeah, that list is key. Also, try temporarily disabling any overclocks in your BIOS, as that can sometimes trip the check.
qtarG
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Post by qtarG »

I had the same problem. For me, it was my RAM being set to a weird XMP profile that the installer didn't like, even though it technically met the speed requirement.
GhDXhO
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Post by GhDXhO »

Agreed. This happened to me. My CPU was on the supported list, but the motherboard BIOS was several years out of date and that caused the exact same block.
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