Boing Boing on MSN

How to install Windows 11 on "incompatible" computers

It's been four years since the release of Windows 11. Earlier this week, Microsoft decided that PC users have had more than ...
XDA Developers on MSN

How to install Windows 11 on almost any unsupported PC

Want Windows 11 but have an unsupported computer? Here's how to install Windows 11 even if your PC doesn't meet the minimum ...
CNET on MSN

You Might Actually Be Able to Upgrade Your 'Incompatible' Windows 10 PC to Windows 11 for Free. Here's How

If Windows Update says your desktop or laptop doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11, a bit of work under the hood could make it happen anyway.
PCMag Australia on MSN

You Can Still Upgrade to Windows 11 for Free (Even If Your PC Is Incompatible). Here's How

Whether you're trying to eke out a few more years on an aging PC or have been dragging your feet on a Windows 11 upgrade, ...

Windows 11 upgrade not working? Try my 4 favorite troubleshooting tricks

If a Windows upgrade has ever gone sideways on you, you know how vague and unhelpful the error messages can be. Here are my go-to troubleshooting tricks when that happens.
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Install Windows 11 Without Internet - Easy Methods for Desktop & Laptop

Overview: Windows 11 can be installed without an internet connection using offline setup options.Bypassing Microsoft account ...

Tip: Install Windows 11 Version 25H2 With a Local Account

Several workarounds still exist that allow power users to clean install Windows 11 and sign in using a local account during ...

7 reasons to clean install (not upgrade) Windows 11

Above and beyond the benefits of a fresh do-over, clean installing Windows 11 improves security, exposes new features, and ...

Rufus is a free tool that gets rid of most of Windows 11's installation nonsense and I'll show you exactly how to use it

Rufus also gets around the requirement to have/make an online Windows account. Simply click to remove both requirements when ...