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This post will show how to bypass the TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 using Microsoft’s provided workaround for TPM 1.2 systems.
The message “This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements” is what users will receive when they do not meet the TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11. By default, you will not be able to proceed without the required hardware. However, if your system is at least TPM 1.2, Microsoft briefly mentioned a bypass method on their beta support site.
We will walk you through the bypass TPM 2.0 steps so that you can proceed with the installation for Windows 11.
TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, and its purpose is to guard the data used to authenticate the PC. TPM is an international standard for secure crypto processors. It secures the hardware by a series of cryptographic keys and uses an integrated microcontroller. TPMs are available on many different hardware devices including PC CPUs.
Want to know more? Here’s more on TPM 2.0.
As mention by Microsoft, users with hardware that have TPM 1.2 or higher can bypass it by editing the registry of Windows. However, if you are going to proceeding without the minimin requirements, Microsoft states, “We do not recommend installing Windows 11 on a device that doesn’t meet requirements.”
1. Open Registry Editor
Begin by clicking on Start, in search type ‘regedit.’
Open Registry Editor
2. Locate Directory
On the left expand directories HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, SYSTEM, Setup, and MoSetup
Locate Folder
The path at the top should look like this:
Computer\\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\\SYSTEM\\Setup\\MoSetup
If it does not exist, you can create one by right-clicking on the MoSetup folder and select New, then KEY. Enter the name ‘MoSetup‘
3. Add New Key
On the left, ensure the MoSetup is selected. Now, on the right, right-click on the open space, and choose New, then DWORD (32-bit) Value.
Create Key
Set the name as AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU
4. Open Key
Now that we have created a new key, we need to set the value. Double-click to open, and set the value to 1.
Edit DWORD
Click OK to close.
You have completed all the steps. Close out all the windows, and begin the Windows 11 installation.
To complete this method you will need to download the below dll file. You will also need to have the Windows 11 ISO file. If you have already follow the How to get Windows 11 officially guide.
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