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

So my PC meets the RAM and storage checks, but this Windows 11 installer is totally blocking me. My CPU is an Intel Pentium G4560. The setup just fails and spits out this message:

**"This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements to install this version of Windows."**

Are you kidding me? It runs Win 10 perfectly! I’ve seen the lists, I know it’s about "TPM" and some stupid CPU list. This is so frustrating. My processor isn't even that old! Microsoft just wants to force people to buy new hardware. Ugh. Any workarounds that actually work, or am I just stuck?

Hey there, I totally get the frustration. That G4560 is a solid CPU, but unfortunately, it's not on Microsoft's official supported list for Windows 11, which is the main blocker here—not just TPM.

The free workaround is to do a clean install using modified ISO files. Here's the basic step-by-step:

1. **Backup everything** on your current drive. This method will wipe your system.
2. Download the official Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's website.
3. Use a tool like **Rufus** (free) to create a bootable USB. When you run Rufus, it will give you options to **remove the requirement for TPM 2.0 and the CPU check**. Select those.
4. Boot from the USB and do a fresh install.

This is the most reliable free method. It works great, but you will be doing a clean install, not an upgrade.

If the clean install process feels too technical or you really want to *upgrade* your existing setup without wiping it, some third-party tools can modify the installer. I’ve seen users on the forum mention success with a tool from **kianbotsoft.com** ($39) that handles the bypass during an in-place upgrade. But definitely try the free Rufus method first!

Good luck

I understand your frustration! Your Pentium G4560 isn't on Microsoft's supported CPU list for Windows 11, which is why you're getting blocked. You could try workarounds like registry edits or using Rufus to create a modified installer, but be aware this may affect future updates and support.

You could also try creating a fresh Windows 11 installation USB using a tool like Rufus, as it has an option to bypass the CPU and TPM checks.

Another option is to check if there's a BIOS update for your motherboard that might enable the required TPM setting. Hope that helps.

I had the same problem with an older CPU. The G4560 isn't on Microsoft's supported list, so the official installer will always block it. Hope that helps.

Same here. Yeah, this happened to me too. I had to use a workaround to bypass the CPU check and install it anyway.

Agreed. You could also try using the official Windows 11 Installation Assistant, as it sometimes handles compatibility checks differently.

This. Ah, that CPU isn't on the supported list, which is likely the root cause.

Agreed. Yeah, that'll do it. You can check the official CPU compatibility list on Microsoft's site to be sure. Hope that helps.