How to upgrade an unsupported computer to Windows 11

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How to Switch from Insider Preview to Stable Build of Windows 11

Every version of the Windows Insider Program intends to offer developers and users a chance to get early access to upcoming features and improvements in Windows OS. But such unfinished versions may contain bugs or incomplete features that can impact the user experience. You can switch from Insider Preview to Stable Windows 11 Builds. If you wish to unenroll Windows 11 devices from Windows Insider Program, read this guide.

How to unenroll Windows 11 devices from Windows Insider Program

To unenroll your device from the Windows Insider Program you will have to leave the program and set your PC to receive stable Windows 11 builds only via Windows Update settings.

Switch from Insider Preview to Stable Build of Windows 11

1. Click the Start button
2. Select Settings.
3. Go to Windows Update.
4. Select Windows Insider Program.
5. Expand Stop getting preview builds heading.
6. You have two options:
   • Turn on the toggle for Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases.
   • Unenroll this device immediately.

If you have a device enrolled in the Windows 11 Insider program and would like to opt out, click the Start button (centered on your computer’s display).

Next, From the list of icons displayed therein, select Settings.

Scroll down to find Windows Update.

Click to open it. On the right, choose Windows Insider Program.

Expand, Stop getting preview builds heading by clicking the drop-down button adjacent to it.

• Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases – It is available for Beta and Release Preview channels. Beta channel is suitable for early adopters. Feedback from them helps developers come up with more reliable updates validated by Microsoft. On the other hand, the Release Preview channel is right for users who desire stability and release validation. It features certain advanced quality updates and key improvements. If you no more want to receive the Preview builds when the next major release of Windows makes its debut, enable this option.
• Unenroll this device immediately – This is a link that will take you to a page that shows you how to Reinstall Windows. All your earlier data will be wiped off in this case so remember to backup.

How do I get out of Windows 11 Insider?

As explained in the post, open Windows Insider Settings and turn off the Unenroll this device when the next version of Windows releases toggle. This post will help you if you can’t switch Windows Insider Channel.

How do I change the stable version of Windows 11?

You can change to the stable version of Windows 11 from an Insider build by following the aforementioned steps. In simple terms, you need to leave the Insider build and switch to the stable version. For that, open the Windows Settings by pressing Win+I, and go to the Windows Update > Windows Insider Program. Then, use the Stop getting preview builds option to get the job done.

How to upgrade an unsupported computer to Windows 11

If you use this Microsoft workaround, you can still install Windows 11 on an unsupported computer.

Windows 11 setup on unsupported PC (Image credit: Windows Central)

Although Windows 11 has a higher system requirement, you may still be able to perform an in-place upgrade on an unsupported computer by editing the Registry of the current setup and using the official installation media.

Microsoft does not support devices running on unsupported hardware, but it offers a Registry workaround to bypass the trusted platform module (TPM) version 2.0 and processor requirements to install Windows 11. However, using this method, the computer will still need TPM 1.2, Secure Boot, 4GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, and a processor with at least two cores to proceed with the upgrade.

The workaround is meant for organizations that need to experiment with Windows 11 and apps, but anyone can use it to upgrade an unsupported device as long as they know that system stability and compatibility won’t be guaranteed.

In this Windows 11 guide, we will walk you through the steps to upgrade a device that doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements.

How to upgrade unsupported device to Windows 11

Upgrading a computer that does not meet the minimum requirements to Windows 11 is a three-step process. You first need to create an installation media. Then you need to edit the Registry to apply the official workaround to bypass the official requirements of Windows 11, and finally, you need to proceed with the in-place upgrade process.

Download Windows 11 media files

To download and create a Windows 11 USB installation media, use these steps:

1. Open the Microsoft download website.
2. Under the “Create Windows 11 Installation Media” section, click the Download Now button to save the file to your device.

1. Double-click the MediaCreationToolW11.exe file to launch the tool.
2. Click the Accept button to agree to the terms.
3. Click the Next button.

1. Select the USB flash drive option.