Windows 11 cannot run on this PC

If you get the message that Windows 11 cannot run on this PC, this may be because your old PC does not meet the minimum system requirements. Windows 11 requires a more recent processor and TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module), among other things. It is important to check if your PC is suitable for Windows 11, which you can do with the PC Health Check for Windows 11. If your PC does not meet the requirements, there are still ways to install the operating system with some adjustments.

Step-by-step: Installing Windows 11 on an old PC

Although you may get the message that Windows 11 cannot run on this PC, you can often still install it by following certain steps. Here's how you can do it:

1. PC Health Check: Use the PC Health Check program to check if your PC meets the minimum system requirements. If your PC does not meet the requirements, you can try enabling TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in the BIOS.
2. Install Windows 11 via a USB stick: Create a bootable USB stick with the Windows 11 installation files. This can be done using the Windows Media Creation Tool.
3. Bypass system requirements: If your PC still does not meet the requirements, you can bypass certain checks. This can be done by performing a registry edit during installation.
4. Complete the installation: Follow the on-screen installation instructions to install Windows 11 on your old PC.

Transferring programs to a new Windows 11 PC

When you have purchased a new PC with Windows 11, it is useful to transfer your programs and files. This can be done manually by copying files to an external hard drive or via a network. You can also use special software to transfer programs to a new PC with Windows 11, so you don't lose any data and can easily switch over.