🚀 Installing Windows 11 on Unsupported Hardware

This guide walks you through bypassing hardware checks during a Windows 11 installation using registry edits. Perfect for IT pros and tinkerers who need to get around TPM, Secure Boot, or RAM requirements.

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🧰 Step 1: Prepare Your Installation Media

💡 Tip: Use Rufus for fast, reliable USB creation.

To begin, you'll need a bootable Windows 11 USB drive or other media.

• Download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft’s official site.
• Use Rufus or a similar tool to create a bootable USB.

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🔄 Step 2: Boot from Your Windows 11 Installation Media

1. Insert your bootable USB drive.
2. Restart your computer and boot from the USB.
3. Select your installation language when prompted.

🖼️ You should see the Windows Setup screen.

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💻 Step 3: Open the Command Prompt

Press the following keys:

SHIFT + F10

This opens the Command Prompt.

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🧭 Step 4: Launch the Registry Editor

In the Command Prompt, type:

regedit

Then press Enter to launch the Registry Editor.

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🗂️ Step 5: Create the LabConfig Registry Key

1. Navigate to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup

1. Right-click on the Setup key → New → Key
2. Name the new key:

LabConfig

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🛠️ Step 6: Add DWORD Values to LabConfig

Inside the LabConfig key:

1. Right-click in the right pane → New → DWORD (32-bit) Value
2. Create the following entries:

Name	Value
BypassTPMCheck	1
BypassSecureBootCheck	1
BypassRAMCheck	1

To set each value:

• Right-click the entry → Modify
• Set the value to 1 → Click OK

✅ These entries bypass TPM, Secure Boot, and RAM checks.

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🧵 Step 7: Continue with Installation

1. Close the Registry Editor and Command Prompt.
2. Proceed with the Windows 11 installation.

🎉 If everything is configured correctly, you won’t see hardware-related errors.

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📌 Notes

• This method is intended for testing, development, or recovery scenarios.
• Always verify licensing and support implications before deploying in production.

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