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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 5:56 pm
by o7ogI3
Agreed, a BIOS update can sometimes help. Also, if you're still stuck, you can try the registry edit workaround to bypass the CPU check.
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 10:59 pm
by vG7jU1mnU
Can confirm. Yeah, that registry tweak is the way to go. Just make sure you create a system restore point first, just in case.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:06 pm
by 8459Q5L
I had the same problem with an older i7. The installer was just wrong about the requirements.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:31 pm
by tjMEM5
Yeah, You could also try using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant directly from Microsoft's website, as it sometimes bypasses those checks. Another option is to check for a BIOS update for your motherboard that might improve compatibility.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:43 pm
by hks8003360
Agreed, and a quick tip: if you go that route, make sure Secure Boot is enabled in your BIOS too, it's a common snag.