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Microsoft disabled it in the latest Canary build.
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Published onAugust 19, 2024
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Microsoft decided to surprise Windows users by stopping a workaround for installing Windows 11 on PCs that technically didn’t meet the system requirements. As you might know, the Redmond-based tech giant had set the bar high for what hardware could officially support their latest operating system.
It left many users with perfectly good, albeit slightly older, machines in the lurch. However, even so, until last week, there was a trick that allowed users to install Windows 11 on such devices. All it involved was adding a “/product server” command when running the Windows 11 setup, and the hardware check would magically be skipped.
This workaround wasn’t just for the tech-savvy; it was a lifeline for those clinging to older hardware, from the venerable Core 2 Duos to Ryzen 1st Gen CPUs. But as with all good things, this bypass method’s days were numbered.
According to tech enthusiastswho were probably trying to use the workaround to install Windows 11, Microsoft caught wind of this bypass and stopped it in theirlatest Canary build. The loophole was patched up, leaving users to look for alternative methods to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
The recently released Windows 11 Insider Build 27686 (Dilithium) has patched the “setup.exe /product server” workaround for bypassing the system requirements check. 😢pic.twitter.com/G9Q1v3O1uU
But don’t lose hope just yet. There are still a few tricks up the sleeve, including Microsoft’s Windows 11 LTSC 2024, which offers a softer approach to system requirements.
While some may argue about the fairness of Microsoft’s strict hardware policies, the company aims to push users towards more secure and reliable systems. But the quest for a workaround continues for those not ready to part with their trusty machines.
Who knows what clever bypass the community will come up with next to access the Windows 11 setup?
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Flavius Floare
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Flavius is a writer and a media content producer with a particular interest in technology, gaming, media, film and storytelling.
He’s always curious and ready to take on everything new in the tech world, covering Microsoft’s products on a daily basis. The passion for gaming and hardware feeds his journalistic approach, making him a great researcher and news writer that’s always ready to bring you the bleeding edge!
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