How to Bypass Windows 11's TPM, CPU, and RAM Requirements

Windows 11 has its own set of strict requirements that many systems cannot meet, such as TPM (Trusted Platform Module) version, CPU, and RAM. However, there are several methods to bypass these requirements and proceed with the installation. This guide covers multiple approaches to help you sidestep these limitations.

Official Method: Using Registry Editor

One of the most reliable and official methods to bypass the TPM and CPU requirements in Windows 11 is to use the Registry Editor. This method involves modifying the system settings to allow installation on systems that do not meet the official requirements.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Open the Registry Editor by pressing R and typing regedit then Enter. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSetupMoSetup. Create a DWORD (32-bit) Value called AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU if it does not already exist. Set the value to 1. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

This method allows you to bypass the TPM and CPU requirements and proceed with the installation as long as your system meets the other necessary requirements such as RAM and storage space.

Alternative Method: Modifying the applieres.dll File

If you prefer to modify the installation files directly, you can bypass the TPM and CPU requirements by modifying the appraiserres.dll file in the Sources directory of the Media Creation Tool.

Steps to Modify the appraiserres.dll File:

Download the Media Creation Tool for Windows 11. Optimize your system by upgrading to a minimum of 16 GB of RAM, as Windows 11 will run poorly without this amount. Open the booting flash drive and locate the appraiserres.dll file using a text editor like Notepad. Remove all lines that make a reference to TPM or Tpm. Save the file with the same extension (.dll) to the same directory. Run the Setup to install Windows 11 if your system meets the RAM and storage space requirements. If you want to use the same installer for other machines, make a copy of the appraiserres.dll file before modifying it.

Please note that while these methods work now, Microsoft may update its validation processes in the future, so proceed with caution.

Other Methods to Bypass TPM and Memory Validation

Method 1: Bypass All Hardware Restrictions

If you encounter issues with the Windows 11 installation assistant, you can bypass the hardware restrictions by deleting a critical file.

Locate C:Windows.~BTSourcesappraiserres.dll. Delete the appraiserres.dll file. Return to the installation assistant and click Next.

Method 2: Create a Registry Bypass File

Create a file using Notepad and import it into the registry before installation.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionSetupLabConfig]

Follow these steps:

During the installation, you will be prompted that the USB flash drive cannot be installed. Click the back arrow and press Shift F10 to bring up the Command Prompt. Type regedit to open the Registry Editor and import the saved file. Close all windows and start the installation process.

Method 3: Use Windows 11 Installer Property Settings

Download the Windows 11 Installer and modify the compatibility settings to run in a different version of Windows.

Right-click on the Windows 11 Installer and select Properties. Go to the Compatibility tab and choose to run in Windows 7 compatibility mode.

Method 4: Source Batch Processing

Use open-source batch processing tools to bypass validation. Aveyo has provided a CMD batch on GitHub that skips TPM validation and offers a clean version of the media creation tool for download without needing to validate an ISO or create a boot disk.

Ensure you use these methods at your own risk, as Microsoft's policies and validation methods may change over time. Always keep your systems updated and consider the ramifications of bypassing official requirements.