The new 24H2 update for Windows 11 is now rolling out for all eligible devices. For those who aren’t aware, Microsoft recently updated the system requirements for its future updates. PCs that do not run TPM 2.0 are no longer compatible with the new updates. If you own an older PC, you may not receive the new Windows 11 update. Luckily, there are a couple of ways to get around this issue. Today, we bring you the top 2 ways to install the Windows 11 24H2 update on an incompatible PC.
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New system requirements to install Windows 11 updates
Here is the updated list of minimum system requirements that need to be met by a PC in order to install Windows 11 updates.
- Processor: 1GHz or faster with 2 or more cores on a 64-bit processor
- RAM: 4GB or more
- Storage: 64GB or more
- System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot
- TPM: Trusted Platform Module 2.0
- Graphics card: DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
- Display: 720p HD display greater than 9 inches diagonally, 8 bits per colour channel
If your PC does not have TPM 2.0, try the two methods mentioned below.
Install the Windows 11 24H2 update on an incompatible PC
Step 1: Download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file from the official Microsoft website.
Step 2: Mount the ISO file and open the Sources folder on your PC.
Step 3: Press and hold the Shift key and right-click on any empty spot on the screen. Click on Open Powershell window here.
Step 4: Type cmd and hit Enter.
Step 5: Type setupprep.exe/product server and hit Enter.
Step 6: Run the Windows setup. Ignore any compatibility warnings and continue with the installation.
Install Windows 11 24H2 on an incompatible PC using Windows Registry Editor
Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run box, type regedit, and hit Enter. Alternatively, you can use the search bar to find and run the Windows Registry Editor on your PC.
Step 2: Click the address bar. Type HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags and hit Enter.
Step 3: Go to Edit>New>Key and name it HwReqChk.
Step 4: Go to Edit>New>Multi-string Value and rename it to HwReqChkVars.
Step 5: Paste the following into the Value data field:
SQ_SecureBootCapable=TRUE
SQ_SecureBootEnabled=TRUE
SQ_TPMVersion=2
SQ_RamMB=8192
Step 6: Hit OK.
Step 7: Download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO file from the official Microsoft website.
Step 8: Mount the ISO file and launch the setup.
Step 9: Follow the onscreen instructions to install the update on your PC.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I install the Windows 11 24H2 update on my PC?
Go to Settings>Windows Updates and hit ‘Download and install’ to install the 24H2 update on your PC.
Is the Windows 24H2 update stable?
Now that Microsoft is officially rolling out the 24H2 update for Windows 11 on supported devices, it is stable and bug-free.
Why can’t I see the 24H2 Windows 11 update on my PC?
Since Microsoft is rolling out the 24H2 update in a phased manner, it will take some time to reach all compatible devices. If you own an older PC that doesn’t have TPM 2.0, it is ineligible for the update.
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Conclusion
This is how you can install the Windows 11 24H2 update on incompatible PCs. If you own an older Windows 10 PC without TPM 2.0, you can sign up for Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates program. However, this program is priced high and its cost keeps increasing over time. We’d recommend using the two methods mentioned in this list. If you have any questions, let us know in the comments!
