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Hmmm? Can't install windows 11, my processor doesnt meet requirements but its a "soft floor". How to get around this?

Well not about security, my processor's not compatible.

Hmmm? Can't install windows 11, my processor doesnt meet requirements but its a "soft floor". How to get around this? Hi, There are many ways to get around the blocks, but this is not the thread for that discussion. Even if you can get around the blocks for a PC that is not compliant, you will still have a basic problem, no support or fixes for any bug that pops up. 😒

Hmmm? Can't install windows 11, my processor doesnt meet requirements but its a "soft floor". How to get around this? Ways to install Windows 11 (microsoft.com) Acknowledge and understand the risks before.

I have. It doesn't let me install.

Resources for Windows 11

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As per the previous announcement, Windows 11 will be released for the general public starting October 5, 2021. The rollout through Windows update would start today to the eligible devices and continue until 2022.

Resources for Windows 11 on Microsoft Community:

The following Forum Articles from our Article Authors at Microsoft Community would help to get started with Windows 11, including upgrading manually and a deeper dive at the new features incoming with Windows 11:

Forum articles on Features in Windows 11:

The Forum Articles on Features in Windows 11 are as under:

Support Documents from Microsoft Support:

You can always start a new question for any questions or assistance regarding Windows 11. Subscribe to this thread for more information from the Windows Team via Windows Release Health Dashboard.

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2021-10-05T05:46:03+00:00

Hmmm? Can't install windows 11, my processor doesnt meet requirements but its a "soft floor". How to get around this?
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2021-10-05T05:47:59+00:00

Well not about security, my processor's not compatible.
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2021-10-05T05:57:00+00:00

Hmmm? Can't install windows 11, my processor doesnt meet requirements but its a "soft floor". How to get around this?

Hi,

There are many ways to get around the blocks, but this is not the thread for that discussion.

Even if you can get around the blocks for a PC that is not compliant, you will still have a basic problem, no support or fixes for any bug that pops up. 😒
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2021-10-05T06:21:30+00:00

Hmmm? Can't install windows 11, my processor doesnt meet requirements but its a "soft floor". How to get around this?

Ways to install Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

Acknowledge and understand the risks before.
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Anonymous

2021-10-05T06:39:44+00:00

I have. It doesn't let me install.
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