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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:29 pm
by IwIZlrW
Yeah, and if you're determined to try, you can look up workarounds for bypassing the CPU check, but it's not officially supported. Let me know if that works.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 12:34 pm
by wrg7911401
I had the same problem with an older processor. I used the registry edit workaround and it installed, but I noticed it ran a bit sluggish afterwards.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 5:07 pm
by Semrush [Bot]
This. Just to be sure, have you double-checked that Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are actually enabled in your BIOS?
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:25 pm
by fw8523
Agreed. You could also check if your specific CPU model is on Microsoft's official Windows 11 supported processors list, as that's a hard requirement.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:54 am
by GzbkqOHSbDja
You could also try using the official Media Creation Tool to make a fresh install USB, as it sometimes bypasses upgrade glitches. Let me know if that works.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:49 pm
by 5Vb90OgO1hU
Ah, right, the G4560 - that CPU isn't on Microsoft's supported list for Windows 11, which is likely the real blocker here.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:03 pm
by 3698kvxfoa
I had the same problem with an older processor. The compatibility list is really strict, so you'll probably need to stick with Windows 10 for that PC.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 7:58 pm
by YpN90F90py
Same here. Agreed, that CPU isn't on the supported list. A small tip: you can check Microsoft's official CPU compatibility list to confirm it for sure.
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 7:16 pm
by E0f4Yw0
+1 Yeah, that's the exact reason—that CPU just isn't supported, so the installer won't proceed.
Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2026 12:36 pm
by K378Te9y6
You could also check out the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, as it sometimes bypasses the standard installer's checks.