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Microsoft said my PC was 'too old' to run Windows 11 - how I upgraded in 5 minutes anyway

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STIX ID: report--6a0f5c62-fe2c-543f-8941-60537d462f7b

Feed Name: ZDNet Security

Date Published: 2026-02-06

Date Updated: 2026-04-26

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ZDNET details a practical, 10-step method to upgrade otherwise capable Windows 10 PCs (often from around 2020) to Windows 11 by using Rufus to create a bootable USB that removes TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and RAM checks, guiding readers through downloading the Windows 11 ISO, configuring Rufus options, running Setup from the USB, and opting out of updates during installation, with links to a comprehensive guide and troubleshooting resources.

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