Should i bypass the Windows 11 upgrade check or get new hardware?

[Scarlett_L]

I just tried to upgrade my laptop from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and the setup assistant says my processor isn’t supported. The machine is only about four years old and still runs everything else perfectly fine, so I’m torn between trying to bypass the check or accepting that this hardware is effectively done for Windows 11.

[Amelia54]

I hit the same wall on a laptop that’s about four years old. It still runs Windows 10 without issues, so I decided to stick with it rather than forcing Windows 11 just to satisfy the installer and potentially introduce new problems.

[Olivia91]

I tried the upgrade on similar hardware and backed off once I realized how many checks Windows 11 enforces. Even if you can bypass them today, it feels risky long term if future updates assume newer CPUs and security features.

[EmmaW]

I read around and found talk about TPM 2.0 and the supported CPU list. I checked my specs and decided it wasn't worth chasing just because the installer says no.

[TylerH]

I flirted with the idea of bypassing the check, and it sounded like a bad idea, so I dropped it.

[LukeKJ]

My plan was to upgrade the machine, but maybe I’ll sell or repurpose it and look for a model that ships with Windows 11 ready.

[LoganEL]

A friend suggested Linux as a workaround, so I ran a live USB for a weekend to see if I’d survive without Windows.

[Emma94]

Sometimes it feels like the real bottleneck isn’t the CPU so much as drivers and firmware; if the machine handles TPM, virtualization, and security features, maybe you could run it later.

[Savannah27]

Do you actually need Windows 11 features now, or could you stay on 10 for a while and reassess after your next hardware refresh?