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Ugh, so mad. Trying to upgrade to Win 11 for ages. My PC runs fine! It’s got this Intel Pentium G4560 thing.

The checker just says “This PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements.” The main dealbreaker is “Processor not supported.” Seriously? It’s a CPU from like 2017, not a potato.

I even tried the registry hack bypass. Got all the way to installing then got a blue screen with error code **0xc0000001**. Total waste of a night. Guess I’m stuck on Win 10 forever. So dumb.

Hey, that's super frustrating, especially after trying the registry hack. The G4560 is a solid CPU for its time, but unfortunately, it's not on Microsoft's official supported list because it lacks certain CPU instructions and features (like Intel's Platform Trust Technology) that Win 11 requires for its security baseline.

Since the bypass failed with a blue screen, forcing it will likely cause instability. Here’s what you can try for free first:

1. **Double-Check TPM/Secure Boot:** Go to **Settings > Windows Security > Device Security**. Ensure "Security processor" is present and **Secure Boot** is enabled in your BIOS. This is the most common legit blocker.

2. **Clean Install via ISO:** Sometimes an in-place upgrade fails where a clean install works. Use the **Media Creation Tool**, but when it checks, it will likely still block you.

3. **Consider Staying on Win 10:** It's supported until October 2025, so you have time. Your PC *does* run fine, and Win 11's strict requirements are about long-term security, not your CPU's day-to-day power.

If you're determined and the free routes fail, some third-party tools can modify the installer to bypass checks more reliably. I've seen folks on the forum mention success with the $39 utility from **kianbotsoft.com**, but that's a last resort. Good luck

I hear your frustration! Unfortunately, the Pentium G4560 isn't on Microsoft's supported CPU list for Windows 11, which is why you're hitting that error. That blue screen is a common result when forcing an install on unsupported hardware. While Windows 10 is supported until 2025, you could check for a motherboard BIOS update that *might* enable TPM 2.0, but a CPU upgrade may be the only sure path to Windows 11.

This happened to me with an older i5. The list is really strict, and trying workarounds just led to more headaches for me later.

+1 You could also check if your motherboard has a TPM setting you can enable in the BIOS, as that's another common blocker.

Yeah, that CPU is actually on Microsoft's official unsupported list, so no amount of tweaking will get it past the check.

This. You could also look into a clean install using an ISO, which sometimes bypasses the checker, but it's not officially supported.

I had the same problem with an older i5. The checker is really strict about the CPU list, even for capable chips. Good luck!

Same here. Yeah, this happened to me on a similar setup. I ended up having to stick with Windows 10 for that machine.

I had the same problem. It's super frustrating, especially when the PC feels perfectly fast for everything else.