How to Upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 device to Windows 11 using a USB or DVD

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

1. Introduction

It's been six long years since the last mainline version of Windows shipped, and a lot has changed in the OS space since then. Microsoft is back with a roaring passion to create a modern version of the Windows user experience that's simple to use, beautifully designed, and well-connected, all in an effort to make you more productive in your professional or creative workflows.

2. Windows 11 in-place upgrade

To upgrade an unsupported Windows 10 device to Windows 11, use these steps:

1. Open File Explorer.
   
   
2. Click on This PC from the left pane.
   
   
3. Under the "Devices and drives" section, open the USB installation media.
4. Double-click the setup.exe file to begin the upgrade process.
   
   

1. Click the Next button.
   
   

1. Click the Accept button to confirm that this Windows 11 installation is not supported.
   
   

1. Click the Install button.
   
   
2. Once you complete the steps, the computer should upgrade to Windows 11, bypassing the TPM 2.0 and processor requirements. Since this is an in-place upgrade, the settings, apps, and files will be transferred to the new setup automatically. 
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