Windows 11 refuses to put in on computer systems that should not have a “compatible 64-bit CPU” or a TPM 2.0 chip. In actuality, because of this even computer systems purchased a couple of years in the past could not qualify to run the working methods. That mentioned, there have been quite a few strategies to bypass the CPU and TPM lock.

Neowin reviews that there’s a a lot less complicated technique obtainable now. On X (previously Twitter), a consumer posted a beforehand unknown — or a minimum of little-used — technique for circumventing the Windows 11 {hardware} lock. Apparently, you possibly can bypass the strict {hardware} necessities when you begin the Windows 11 setup routine by way of the Windows command line device with the addition “/product server”. So your command ought to seem like this:

setup /product server

The discoverer speaks of a “groundbreaking discovery” to bypass the “artificial requirements” to put in Windows 11. We have confirmed that this technique works a minimum of with the present Canary Insider variations of Windows 11. During the setup, a message seems that “Windows Server” is being put in, however the truth is Windows 11 Home or Windows 11 Pro will get put in.

Incidentally, among the many comments on the post is the observe that this technique was already found by a Vietnamese consumer over a yr in the past. However, phrase of this didn’t unfold very far — presumably as a result of the invention was solely reported in a Vietnamese discussion board.

Is it even price putting in Windows 11 on an outdated or unsupported laptop?

This new technique is fascinating as a result of it’s a lot simpler than the earlier strategies, which require enhancing the Windows registry. On the opposite hand, remember the fact that Windows 11 won’t run as easily, particularly on older computer systems. However, in case you have an outdated PC or laptop computer and wish to set up Windows 11 on it as a take a look at, you need to use this new technique.

In common, putting in Windows 11 on an formally unsupported PC could contain some dangers. For instance, there could also be stability and efficiency issues. In addition, such computer systems could not obtain all vital safety updates. Don’t use this trick in your solely laptop or any mission-critical PCs.

This article was translated from German to English and initially appeared on pcwelt.de.