How to Install Windows 11 on an Unsupported Hardware
Windows 11 checks for requirements such as a supported processor, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot. WinBootMate prepares a bootable USB and can apply bypass options to the installer so you can attempt installation on older hardware.
Download WinBootMate and the official Windows 11 ISO
Install the version of WinBootMate that matches the computer you are currently using. Then download the Windows 11 ISO directly from Microsoft.
Download Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft →

Connect a USB drive and open WinBootMate
Plug in a USB flash drive. On Windows, confirm the USB appears in File Explorer. On macOS, confirm it appears in Finder. Back up anything important on the USB because the creation process will format it.

Select the ISO, USB drive and Windows 11 bypass options
Click Browse to add the Windows 11 ISO, choose the correct USB device, and select a partition scheme that matches the target computer. For most modern PCs, GPT + UEFI is the recommended choice. If the target computer uses Legacy BIOS, use a compatible Legacy/MBR option when available.
When Windows 11 media is detected, keep Bypass CPU / TPM / Secure Boot check enabled. You can also keep the local-account option enabled if that matches your installation plan.

Start creating the bootable USB
Click Start Burning. WinBootMate formats the selected USB, copies the installation files and writes the boot information. Do not unplug the drive while this process is running.

Wait for the success message
When WinBootMate reports that the bootable USB was created successfully, eject the USB safely and move it to the PC where you want to install Windows 11.

Boot the target PC from USB
Insert the USB into the target computer, restart it, and open the boot menu or firmware setup. Common startup keys include F2, F11, F12 or Delete, but the exact key depends on the manufacturer. Choose the USB device to launch Windows Setup.

Select the Windows 11 edition and install
Choose your language and keyboard options, click Install now, then select the Windows 11 edition that matches your license, such as Home or Pro. Windows 11 for standard x64 PCs is 64-bit; there is no 32-bit Windows 11 edition.

Frequently asked questions
Does WinBootMate support the latest Windows 11 ISO?
Yes. Our dev team will apply the latest trick to bypass Windows 11 system checks when a new Windows 11 version is released.
Possible to install Windows 11 on a very old PC (15-year old)?
As far as we know, Windows 11 can run almost any desktop PC or latop. However, we recommend running Windows 11 on a device with an SSD and 8GB RAM.
Does WinBootMate support Legacy BIOS?
The product supports UEFI and Legacy BIOS workflows. For most modern Windows 11 PCs, GPT + UEFI is the recommended choice; use the scheme appropriate for the target computer.
Can I install Windows 11 with a local account?
Yes. By default, you have to sign in a Microsoft account during Windows 11 installation. Fortunately, the WinBootMate app has a built-in feature to skip this requirement. This means you can install Windows 11 with a local account instead.