How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs Using Rufus (Bypass TPM, Secure Boot & CPU Requirements)

✅ What You Need

• A USB drive (at least 8GB)

• Rufus (latest version)

• Windows 11 ISO

Please Note :

 Windows 10 is officially reaching end of support on October 14, 2025.

Here’s what that means:

🛑 What Ends:

• No more security updates

• No bug fixes or support from Microsoft

• No new features or improvements

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⚠️ What Happens If You Keep Using It:

• Your PC will still work, but it’ll be more vulnerable to viruses, malware, and exploits.

• Some newer software and hardware may stop supporting it over time.

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🛠️ Your Options:

1. Upgrade to Windows 11 (if your hardware supports it)

2. Buy a new PC with Windows 11 preinstalled

3. Stay on Windows 10 (but understand the risks)

4. Use Extended Security Updates (ESU) – Microsoft will offer paid updates until October 2028, mostly for businesses.

   
   

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🔧 Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Download Rufus and Windows 11 ISO

1. Go to Rufus (latest version) and download the latest version of Rufus.

2. Visit Microsoft’s Windows 11 download page.

3. Under "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)", choose the edition and download the ISO file.

   
   

Step 2: Insert USB and Open Rufus

1. Plug your USB drive into your PC.

2. Launch the Rufus application.

3. It should automatically detect your USB drive.

   
   

Step 3: Load Windows 11 ISO

1. In Rufus, click Select and choose the downloaded Windows 11 ISO.

2. Under "Image option," make sure it says:

   Extended Windows 11 Installation (no TPM / no Secure Boot / 8GB RAM requirement)

This option removes all the hardware restrictions during install.

Step 4: Customize and Create the USB

1. Click Start.

2. A dialog will appear asking if you want to remove requirements:

   • TPM 2.0

   • Secure Boot

   • RAM

   • Microsoft Account requirement

3. ✅ Check all the boxes and click OK.

4. Rufus will now create the bootable USB drive.

   
   

Step 5: Boot and Install Windows 11

1. Plug the USB into the target PC.

2. Restart and press your PC's boot key (e.g., F12, F10, ESC, etc.).

3. Select the USB drive from the boot menu.

4. Install Windows 11 as usual.

You won't see any error related to TPM, Secure Boot, or unsupported CPU!

🔗 Optional: BIOS Tweaks (Recommended)

Before booting from the USB, check your BIOS:

• Enable Intel PTT or TPM 1.2 if available.

• Set UEFI mode (not Legacy).

• Secure Boot can be ON or OFF (Rufus bypass handles it).

  
  

🚀 You're Done!

You’ve now successfully installed Windows 11 on an unsupported PC. It’s clean, quick, and doesn’t require advanced skills.

Let us know in the comments if you'd like a video tutorial, debloating tips, or a dual-boot setup!