When Microsoft launched Windows 11 in 2021, it introduced stricter system requirements that frustrated many users, especially those with older PCs or without a hardware TPM chip. However, resourceful users discovered ways to bypass these hardware restrictions entirely.
One popular method involved installing Windows 11 as a server version, which bypassed all the system requirements. By running setup.exe /product server in Command Prompt during installation, users could get Windows 11 up and running on unsupported PCs. However, Microsoft has now blocked this workaround with the latest Canary update.
TheBobPony on X reported that Windows 11 Insider Build 27686 (Canary Channel), which is based on the upcoming Dilithium platform, now blocks this particular workaround. While this change is tied to the new platform and is expected to roll out with the next 25H1 stable build, Microsoft could also patch the current 24H2 build.
Despite this, there are still other methods to bypass Windows 11’s system requirements. Users can currently circumvent restrictions related to CPU, TPM, RAM, and even install Windows 11 without a Microsoft account. These methods continue to work for now.
That being said, Microsoft has clearly recognized these loopholes, and it’s likely that they will be closed before the next major release. According to Microsoft, these new system requirements are designed to enhance security on Windows 11, with the goal of making the Windows platform secure by default.
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