Create Windows 11 ISO for Unsupported Hardware

This post shows students and new users steps to create a Windows 11 ISO file for unsupported hardware.

The official Windows 11 will not be installed on PCs that do not meet its straight requirements. However, with the help of Rufus, a utility that helps format and create bootable USB flash drives, you can now create ISO files that bypass TPM and Secure Boot checks to install Windows 11.

You can create an ISO file to install on hardware not meeting Windows requirements. However, you must still own a product or the activation key to use it. If you don’t have a valid product key, you cannot use Windows 11.

There are no free versions of Windows 11.

You’ll need Windows 11 ISO and use Rufus to create a modified ISO that works on unsupported hardware.

To download the Windows 11 ISO file, go to Download Windows 11 ISO, and scroll down until you see the ‘Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)‘ section.

There, click on the Select Download drop-down and choose Windows 11.

How to use Windows 11 on older PCs

As mentioned above, Windows 11 has straight hardware requirements. However, if your PC does not meet these requirements, you can use Rufus to create a Windows 11 ISO file to skip these requirements and install it on unsupported hardware.

Once you’ve downloaded the official Windows 11 ISO, go to the link below and download the Rufus (beta) version.

Index of /downloads (Rufus.ie)

Future versions might be different.

After downloading, open Rufus, then insert the USB drive you want to use to create the ISO image. Next, browse for the official Windows 11 ISO file and select.

Then, use the highlighted options in the image below to match yours.

• Image option: Extended Windows 11 Installation (no TPM/no Secure Boot/8GB – RAM)
• Partition scheme: GPT
• Target system: UEFI (non CSM)

Once the settings are correct, click START to create the ISO image for unsupported PCs.

Please wait for the process to complete, then eject the USB drive and use it to install Windows 11.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• Creating a Windows 11 ISO for unsupported hardware allows you to bypass standard installation requirements.
• Ensure you have a valid product key or activation for Windows 11 to comply with usage terms.
• Use Rufus to modify the ISO file effectively for installation on older PCs.
• Always download the latest version of Rufus and the Windows 11 ISO for the best compatibility and performance.
• Follow the specified settings in Rufus carefully to avoid installation issues.

By following these steps, you can successfully install Windows 11 on your unsupported hardware.