Windows 10: The Dreaded “This pc doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11" message!!

I created a bootable USB using Window Installation Media software but when I come to boot my PC up with the new drive in it, I get the message “This pc doesn't meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11".When I put my old SSD back in and run the windows PC Heath Check program I get the message that it is Windows 11 ready See screenshot. Having read many posts about similar issues people have had I also ran the WhyNotWin11 software and that also shows my PC is compatible See second screenshot!Given that the only component I am changing is the SSD for an exact make & model of my presen

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PC does not meet minimum system requirement to run windows 11

Have a look at:

Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements (microsoft.com)

 

Windows 11 CPU not supported but meeting minimum requirements

Ian, this is why Microsoft kept the option of upgrading to Windows 11 open with a disclaimer.

Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements (microsoft.com)

 

I'm already on Windows 11, and yet my PC "does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11"

Most computers running Windows 10 can run Windows 11 in a supported or unsupported fashion.

There are multiple methods to bypass the supported requirements.

The computer's Intel CPU (i7-6700HQ) was compared to the Windows 11 Intel supported list.

It was not seen on the list.

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors

One or more of these links may be useful:

Microsoft Windows 11 health check: https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

Update on Windows 11 minimum system requirements and the PC Health Check app

Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements - Microsoft Support

Bypass Windows 11 System Requirements on Unsupported PC

Let's install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware