因此,您已经听说过有关Windows 11操作系统的所有信息。您知道许多人利用免费升级到Windows 11,要么喜欢它,要么讨厌它。现在你期待着最终尝试一下。
不幸的是,您发现当您尝试升级到Windows 11时,会出现一个错误,提示您的计算机的处理器不受支持。你能做什么?
虽然该错误导致许多人跑到商店购买新计算机,但您实际上可以绕过该错误并安装Windows 11。
您应该使用不受支持的CPU安装Microsoft Windows 11吗?
每台计算机都不同,与 Windows 11 不兼容的原因(reasons for incompatibility with Windows 11)可能因系统而异。如果Windows 7(Windows 7) PC 满足所有硬件兼容性要求,您甚至可以升级它。
但是,您的系统不满足“运行Windows 11的最低系统要求”的最常见原因是(Windows 11)CPU不兼容。查看Microsoft 支持的 Intel 处理器(Microsoft’s list of supported Intel processors)列表和AMD 处理器列表,(list of AMD processors)看看是否包含您的处理器。
您可以通过打开 Windows设置(Settings)并从左侧菜单中选择Windows 更新来确认这一点。(Windows Update)
您可能会在消息旁边看到红色 X 图标,“此 PC 目前不满足运行Windows 11的最低系统要求。”
运行 PC 健康检查工具(Running the PC Health Check Tool)
在此下方,您将看到访问 PC健康检查(Health Check)应用程序的链接。此工具将扫描您的计算机,并为您提供您的计算机与Windows 11不兼容的具体原因。
首次启动该工具时,选择立即检查(Check now)按钮开始扫描。
完成后,您将再次看到系统不满足最低硬件要求的消息。但这一次,它将列出您的系统不兼容的首要原因。
您的系统的首要原因可能是“ Windows 11当前不支持该处理器”。
如果您选择查看所有结果,您将看到您的系统可能与(See all results)Windows 11不兼容的任何其他原因。这可能包括TPM 2.0、可用RAM、安全启动(Secure Boot)或您的 CPU。
您可以通过将 PC 启动模式从“传统(Legacy)” BIOS更改为UEFI/BIOSBIOS中的(BIOS)安全启动(Secure Boot)设置。请注意,仅当您的BIOS具有此功能可用时。
您还将看到您的系统兼容的位置。希望(Hopefully)您的系统不兼容的唯一原因是处理器,仅此而已。理想情况下(Ideally),您的系统至少应该启用TPM 2.0 。但是,即使没有,您仍然可以根据需要安装Windows 11。
注意(Note):最重要的是,您将需要至少 4 GB 的(need at least 4 GB of RAM)可用 RAM,否则您将无法使用本文中概述的解决方法安装Windows 11 。
您应该在不兼容的计算机(Computer)上安装 Windows 11吗?
如果您的系统仅因CPU而与(CPU)Windows 11不兼容,并且没有其他不受支持的硬件,那么无论如何升级到(Windows 11)Windows 11出现问题的风险最低。但是,风险并非为零。
根据微软(Microsoft)的说法,任何在不受支持的 PC 上安装Windows 11的人都不会收到必要的Windows 11更新。
除此之外,微软声称(Microsoft claims that):
“不建议在此 PC 上安装(Installing) Windows 11,这可能会导致兼容性问题。如果您继续安装Windows 11,您的 PC 将不再受支持且无权接收更新。由于缺乏兼容性而对您的 PC 造成的损坏不在制造商保修范围内。”
这些“损坏”可能意味着出现更多蓝屏(Blue Screen)死机(Death)( BSOD ) 错误或您的计算机死机或崩溃(your computer freezing or crashing)的可能性更高。
TPM 2.0 怎么样?(What About TPM 2.0?)
如果您在不兼容列表中注意到其中之一是缺少受信任的平台模块(Trusted Platform Module)( TPM ) 2.0,您仍然可以安装Windows 11。但是,您将接受一些额外的安全风险。
TPM是大多数现代计算机中的物理芯片,可防止恶意软件(malware)运行。如果您的计算机没有启用TPM 2.0,这可能并不意味着您的计算机没有该功能。您只需在 BIOS 中启用它(need to enable it in the BIOS)或购买 TPM 模块。
我还应该升级到 Windows 11 吗?(Should I Still Upgrade to Windows 11?)
这意味着没有什么能阻止您使用本指南升级到 Windows 11 。(upgrading to Windows 11)但是,如果您确实切换到此新操作系统,您将接受一定程度的风险。您的系统可能不会收到新的Windows更新,并且您可能会开始看到更多 BSoD 错误。
仍然使用Windows 10(Windows 10)的许多计算机无论如何都可能开始遇到接收较新安全更新的问题。例如,这位作者经历了无休止的更新周期,Windows 10更新失败,每次重启电脑都必须卸载。
在这种情况下,您在不兼容的设备上升级到这个新版本的Windows并享受所有新功能真的没有什么可失去的。至少,它将帮助您避免再购买一两年的新 PC。
如何在不兼容的计算机上升级到(Computer)Windows 11
如果您决定升级到Windows 11,尽管 Microsoft 发出了所有警告,但过程相当简单。
下载 Windows 11 ISO 文件(Download the Windows 11 ISO File)
第一步是从微软网站下载Windows 11 ISO文件。(ISO)请注意,此安装仅适用于具有 64 位处理器的计算机。此外,如果您要升级到完全许可的 Windows 10 PC,则不必担心Windows 11的任何激活问题。
- 访问 Microsoft 的网页以下载 Windows 11(web page to download Windows 11)。向下滚动(Scroll)到下载 Windows 11(Download Windows 11) 磁盘映像(Disk Image)( ISO ) 部分,从下拉列表中选择Windows 11 ,然后选择(Windows 11)下载(Download)按钮。
- 另一个选择语言的部分将出现在此下方。选择您的语言并选择确认(Confirm)按钮。
- 最后,您会看到64 位下载(64-bit Download)按钮出现。选择此项可将Windows 11 ISO文件下载到您的硬盘。
调整注册表(Make Registry Tweak)以安装 Windows 11(Install Windows 11)
接下来,您需要添加一个注册表项以在不兼容的系统上安装Windows 11 。
- 选择开始菜单,键入regedit并选择注册表编辑器(Registry Editor)。
- 当编辑器打开时,导航到Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup。
- 右键单击(Right-click)MoSetup文件(MoSetup)夹,然后选择New > DWORD (32-bit) Value。
- 将此值命名为 AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU(AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU)。双击(Double-click)该新值并在数值(Value)数据字段中输入1 。完成后选择确定(OK)。
此时您可以关闭注册表编辑器。现在,您已准备好升级到Windows 11。
使用 ISO 文件安装 Windows 11(Install Windows 11 Using ISO File)
将ISO文件完全下载到您的计算机后,请按照以下步骤升级到Windows 11。
- 右键单击(Right-click)ISO文件并选择Mount。
- 这将在文件资源管理(File Explorer)器中安装一个新驱动器。选择(Select)该驱动器并双击setup.exe文件。
- 这将启动Windows 11安装程序向导。在第一个屏幕上,选择下一步(Next)继续。
- 滚动(Scroll)浏览通知和许可条款,然后选择接受(Accept)。
- 该向导将开始检查最新更新。这可能需要一段时间,所以请耐心等待。
- 您可能会看到一条警告消息,提示您的 PC 不满足最低要求。由于您已经意识到这一点,因此只需选择Accept。
- 向导(Wizard)可能会再次检查更新。最后,您将看到准备安装(Install)屏幕。只需(Just)选择安装(Install)以继续。
- Windows 11升级的最后阶段有很多等待。最终,屏幕将切换到全屏,Windows 11安装将显示完成百分比。整个安装过程可能需要几个小时,因此请在整个过程中保持计算机开机并插上电源。
您现在可以享受 Windows 11 了!
该过程完成后,您的计算机将重新启动,您将看到Windows 11登录屏幕。只需(Just)输入您一直用于登录Windows 11的(Windows 11)Microsoft帐户凭据,新桌面就会出现。
现在您可以像其他人一样开始享受您的新操作系统了!
您是否尝试过此过程并遇到任何问题?您是否发现 Microsoft 的警告没有根据,或者您在运行Windows 11时遇到问题?在下面的评论部分分享您的反馈。
Fix Windows 11 Saying “Your Processor is Not Supported”
So you’ve heard all about the Windows 11 operating syѕtem. You know manу рeople who’ve taken advantage of the free upgrade to Windows 11 and either love it or hate it. Now you’re looking forward to finally trying it out.
Unfortunately, you’ve discovered that when you attempt to upgrade to Windows 11, there’s an error that says your computer’s processor is not supported. What can you do?
While the error leads many people to run to the store to buy a new computer, you can actually bypass the error and install Windows 11 anyway.
Should You Install Microsoft Windows 11 with an Unsupported CPU?
Every computer is different, and the reasons for incompatibility with Windows 11 may vary from one system to the next. You can even upgrade a Windows 7 PC if it meets all hardware compatibility requirements.
However, the most common reason for your system not meeting “minimum system requirements to run Windows 11” is an incompatible CPU. Check Microsoft’s list of supported Intel processors and list of AMD processors to see if yours is included.
You can confirm this by opening your Windows Settings and selecting Windows Update from the left menu.
You’ll likely see the red X icon next to the message, “This PC doesn’t currently meet the minimum system requirements to run Windows 11.”
Running the PC Health Check Tool
Under this, you’ll see a link to access the PC Health Check app. This tool will scan your computer and give you the specific reasons your computer isn’t compatible with Windows 11.
When you first launch the tool, select the Check now button to start the scan.
When it’s finished, you’ll see the message again that your system doesn’t meet minimum hardware requirements. But this time, it’ll list the top reason your system is incompatible.
The top reason for your system will likely be “The processor isn’t currently supported for Windows 11.”
If you select See all results, you’ll see any other reasons your system may not be compatible with Windows 11. This may include TPM 2.0, available RAM, Secure Boot, or your CPU.
You can enable Secure Boot settings in your BIOS by changing PC boot mode from “Legacy” BIOS to UEFI/BIOS. Note that this is only if your BIOS has this feature available.
You’ll also see where your system IS compatible. Hopefully, the only reason your system isn’t compatible is the processor and nothing else. Ideally, your system should at least have TPM 2.0 enabled. However, even if it doesn’t, you should still be able to install Windows 11 if you want to.
Note: Most importantly, you will need at least 4 GB of RAM available, or you won’t be able to install Windows 11 using the workaround outlined in this article.
Should You Install Windows 11 on an Incompatible Computer?
If your system is only incompatible with Windows 11 due to CPU and no other unsupported hardware, you have the lowest risk of any problems upgrading to Windows 11 anyway. However, the risks are not zero.
According to Microsoft, anyone who installs Windows 11 on an unsupported PC won’t receive essential Windows 11 updates.
In addition to this, Microsoft claims that:
“Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won’t be entitled to receive updates. Damages to your PC due to lack of compatibility aren’t covered under the manufacturer warranty.”
These “damages” could mean a higher likelihood of more Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) errors or your computer freezing or crashing.
What About TPM 2.0?
If you’ve noticed in the list of incompatibilities that one of those is the lack of Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0, you can still install Windows 11. However, you will be accepting some additional security risks.
TPM is a physical chip in most modern computers that prevents malicious software (malware) from running. If your computer doesn’t have TPM 2.0 enabled, that may not mean your computer doesn’t have the feature. You just need to enable it in the BIOS or purchase a TPM module.
Should I Still Upgrade to Windows 11?
This means that nothing stops you from upgrading to Windows 11 using this guide. However, you will be accepting a certain level of risk if you do switch to this new operating system. Your system may not receive new Windows updates, and you could start seeing more BSoD errors.
Many computers that remain on Windows 10 may start experiencing issues receiving newer security updates anyway. For example, this author experienced an endless update cycle where Windows 10 updates failed and had to be uninstalled every time the computer was restarted.
In such a case, you really have nothing to lose upgrading to this new version of Windows on an incompatible device and enjoying all of the new features. At the very least, it will help you avoid purchasing a new PC for another year or two.
How to Upgrade to Windows 11 on an Incompatible Computer
If you’ve decided to upgrade to Windows 11, despite all of Microsoft’s warnings, the process is fairly simple.
Download the Windows 11 ISO File
The first step is downloading the Windows 11 ISO file from Microsoft’s website. Note that this installation is for computers with a 64-bit processor only. Also, if you’re upgrading to a fully licensed Windows 10 PC, you won’t have to worry about any activation issues with Windows 11.
- Visit Microsoft’s web page to download Windows 11. Scroll down to the Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO) section, select Windows 11 from the dropdown, and select the Download button.
- Another section to select language will appear under this. Choose your language and select the Confirm button.
- Finally, you’ll see the 64-bit Download button appear. Select this to download the Windows 11 ISO file to your hard drive.
Make Registry Tweak to Install Windows 11
Next, you’ll need to add a registry entry to install Windows 11 on an incompatible system.
- Select the Start menu, type regedit and select the Registry Editor.
- When the editor opens, navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup.
- Right-click the MoSetup folder, and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
- Name this value AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU. Double-click that new value and enter 1 into the Value data field. Select OK when you’re done.
You can close the registry editor at this point. Now, you’re ready to upgrade to Windows 11.
Install Windows 11 Using ISO File
Once the ISO file is fully downloaded to your computer, follow the procedure below to upgrade to Windows 11.
- Right-click the ISO file and select Mount.
- This will mount a new drive in File Explorer. Select that drive and double-click the setup.exe file.
- This will launch the Windows 11 installer wizard. On the first screen, select Next to continue.
- Scroll through the notices and license terms and select Accept.
- The wizard will start checking for the latest updates. This may take a while so be patient.
- You may see a warning message that your PC doesn’t meet the minimum requirements. Since you are already aware of this, just select Accept.
- The Wizard may cycle through checking for updates again. Finally, you’ll see the Ready to Install screen. Just select Install to continue.
- The final stage of the Windows 11 upgrade is a lot of waiting. Eventually, the screen will switch to full-screen, and the Windows 11 install will display a percentage completed. The entire installation process can take several hours, so leave your computer turned on and plugged in to have power throughout the entire process.
You Can Now Enjoy Windows 11!
Once the process is completed, your computer will restart, and you will see the Windows 11 login screen. Just type the Microsoft account credentials you always used to log into Windows 11, and the new desktop will appear.
Now you’re ready to start enjoying your new OS just like everyone else!
Have you attempted this process and had any issues? Do you find that Microsoft’s warnings are unwarranted or have you had problems running Windows 11? Share your feedback in the comments section below.