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**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE**

So my PC meets the RAM and storage checks, but the Win 11 installer keeps blocking me. The error says: “This PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements to install this version of Windows. For more information, visit aka.ms/WindowsSysReq”

The main culprit? My CPU, an Intel Pentium G4560. It’s on some stupid “unsupported processor” list, even though it’s a perfectly fine Kaby Lake chip from 2017. So dumb. I don’t have TPM 2.0 either, I guess. Microsoft just wants me to buy a whole new computer for an OS update. Absolutely ridiculous. >:(

Anyone found a workaround that actually works?

Hey there, totally understand your frustration. That G4560 is indeed a solid chip, but Microsoft's official support list is unfortunately very strict about 8th-gen Intel and up for most models.

Let's try the free workarounds first. The main two official blocks are the CPU and TPM 2.0. Here's what you can do:

1. **Enable TPM/PTT in BIOS:** Reboot, enter your BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing F2 or Del), and look for settings like "Intel PTT," "Security Device Support," or "Trusted Platform Module." Enable it. This might get you closer.

2. **Registry Bypass (Clean Install):** If TPM is on and you're still blocked by the CPU, the most common free fix is a clean install using a modified installer. **Back up everything first.** Create a Windows 11 USB with Microsoft's Media Creation Tool. Before installing, press Shift+F10 to open a command prompt and type `regedit`. Navigate to `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup` and create a new key named `LabConfig`. Inside it, create two new DWORD (32-bit) values: `BypassTPMCheck` set to `1` and `BypassCPUCheck` set to `1`. Close and proceed. This bypasses the checks.

These methods work for many, but they can be technical. If you're hitting walls or want a simpler, guided process, some community members have had success with tools like the one at **kianbotsoft.com**. It automates the bypass for about $39, which can be worth it if you'd rather not tinker manually.

Good luck! Let us know how it goes.

I understand your frustration! Since your CPU isn't officially supported and you likely lack TPM 2.0, the installer is blocking the upgrade. You could try bypassing these checks using a registry edit or installation media method, but be aware this is unsupported and may not receive future updates.

Yeah, You could also try creating a fresh Windows 11 installation USB and using that to do a clean install, as it sometimes bypasses the upgrade block. Hope that helps.

Yeah, Agreed, and one extra thing—double-check that Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are actually enabled in your BIOS, since the installer can be picky about that.

Yeah, You could also try using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant tool instead of the regular installer, as it sometimes handles requirements differently.

Agreed. I had the same problem. For me, it was a disabled TPM in the BIOS that the regular checks weren't catching clearly. Hope that helps.

Same here. This happened to me too. The real kicker was needing to enable Secure Boot as well, even though my hardware was new enough. Let me know if that works.

I had the same problem. For me, it was also the TPM 2.0 setting that was disabled in my BIOS.

Can confirm. Yeah, and did you also check if Secure Boot is enabled in your BIOS? Good luck!