Create Windows 11 USB drive bypassing TPM checks


cereberus

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Here is a simple batch file that creates a Windows 11 usb installation drive bypassing compatibility tests.

You need to download

1) Windows 10 installation iso (or create one using Windows 10 media creation tool)
2) Windows 11 installation iso (do not use media creation tool)

Then mount both as drives and note drive letters.

You need to edit these 3 lines

set ISO11=F <------------ set drive letter of Windows 11 iso
set ISO10=G <------------ set drive letter of Windows 10 iso
set USBDRIVE=99 <------------ set drive number of usb (run diskpart, list disk). Normally it will be same as number of hard drives (drives start at zero)

On my pc, I have 2 hard drives, drive 0, drive 1 and so usb drive is drive 3. Always check with diskpart.

Copy code below to a batch file in user directory e.g. W11BypassChecks.Bat
Edit the three lines as above.

Then run batch file with admin rights.

You will create a bootable usb drive that bypasses Windows 11 TPM checks.

Code:
echo on
REM =========================================================================================
REM ======BIG WARNING - FIRST TWO PARAMETERS MUST BE CONFIGURED CORRECTLY ===================
REM =========================================================================================

REM SET DRIVE NUMBER OF MOUNTED USB DRIVE - WARNING THIS MUST BE CORRECT.
REM IT IS USUALLY LAST ONE IN DRIVE NUMBER LIST
REM VERY BIG WARNING - IF  YOU CHOOSE WRONG DRIVE YOU WILL WIPE IT!!!
REM SET TO 99 INITIALLY TO PREVENT RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DELETION
set USBDRIVE=99

REM  SET DRIVE LETTER OF MOUNTED DRIVE - IF DRIVE LETTER IS WRONG, BATCH WILL NOT WORK.
REM Windows 11 iso must contain install.wim
set ISO11=F
REM Windows 10 iso can have install.wim or install.esd
set ISO10=G

REM =========================================================================================
REM ================== ALL OTHER PARAMETERS CAN NOMRALLY BE LEFT ALONE ======================
REM ============== ONLY CHANGE DRIVE LETTERS IF NEEDED E.G. USED ELSEWHERE ==================
REM =========================================================================================

REM SET DRIVE OF TEMPORARY FILES
set USBTDRV=C


REM SET DRIVE LETTER OF FAT32 PARTITION
set FAT32=Q

REM SET DRIVE LETTER OF NTFS PARTITION
set NTFS=R

REM CREATE WORKING DIRECTORY
%USBTDRV%:
cd\
rd usbcreate /s /q
md usbcreate
pause

REM LIST DISKS AND CHECK USB DRIVE NUMBER IS SET
echo LIST DISK > %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\listdisk.txt
CLS
diskpart /s %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\listdisk.txt
IF %USBDRIVE%==99 goto :NOTSET
pause
GOTO :CONT1
:NOTSET
echo off
echo.
echo XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
echo X                                                            X
echo X YOU HAVE NOT SET DRIVE NUMBER OF USB DRIVE                 X
echo X IT IS USUALLY LAST ONE IN THE ABOVE LIST BUT CAN DIFFER    X
echo X                                                            X
echo X MAKE SURE USB DRIVE IS PLUGGED IN                          X
echo X                                                            X
echo X WARNING - MAKE SURE DRIVE NUMBER IS RIGHT                  X
echo X OR ELSE YOU COULD WIPE WRONG DRIVE                         X
echo X                                                            X
echo X I ACCEPT NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY MISTAKES                X
echo X YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!                                  X
echo X                                                            X
echo XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
PAUSE
GOTO :ENDPROG
:CONT1

REM CREATE EI.CFG
echo [CHANNEL] > %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\ei.cfg
echo Retail >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\ei.cfg

REM FORMAT USB DRIVE
echo select disk %USBDRIVE% > %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo clean >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo convert mbr >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo create partition primary size=2000 >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo create partition primary >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo select partition 1 >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo format fs=fat32 quick >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo assign letter=Q >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo active >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo select partition 2 >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo format fs=NTFS quick >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo assign letter=R >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
echo exit >> %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
diskpart /s %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\formatdisk.txt
pause
REM CREATE DRIVE
cd \usbcreate
md baseiso
xcopy %ISO10%:\*.* %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\baseiso\ /s /y

REM COPY ALL FILES TO NTFSFOLDER
label %NTFS%:USB-NTFS
%USBTDRV%:
cd \usbcreate\baseiso
xcopy *.* %NTFS%:\ /s /y
xcopy %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\ei.cfg %NTFS%:\sources /s /y
pause

REM Overwrite delete install.wim and install.esd and copy win11 install.wim to usb drive
del %NTFS%:\sources\install.wim /q
del %NTFS%:\sources\install.esd /q
xcopy %ISO11%:\sources\install.wim %NTFS%:\sources\install.* /s /y
pause

REM COPY ALL FILES EXCEPT THOSE IN SOURCES FOLDER (DELETE FROM BASEISO)
label %FAT32%:USB-FAT32
del %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\baseiso\sources\*.* /q
cd %USBTDRV%:\usbcreate\baseiso
rd sources /s /q

%USBTDRV%:
cd \usbcreate\baseiso
xcopy *.* %FAT32%:\ /s /y
cd %FAT32%:\
md sources
xcopy %NTFS%:\sources\boot.wim %FAT32%:\sources\boot.* /s /y

REM DELETE WORKING DIRECTORY
%USBTDRV%:
cd\
rd usbcreate /s /q
:ENDPROG

pause
 

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  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
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    ASUS Vivobook 14
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
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    1 TB Optane NVME SSD, 1 TB NVME SSD
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    Bluetooth , wired
    Internet Speed
    72 Mb/s :-(
    Browser
    Edge mostly
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0
Or you create a standard Windows 11 USB and include a script (batch file) that automatically patches the Registry. Boot from the USB and at first Windows 11 Setup screen, press SHIFT+F10 to open a command prompt. Using DOS commands you browse to the USB and execute the .bat file to patch Registry. Then type exit to close the command prompt and proceed with the Setup. Even easier, use Rufus to create the USB from Windows 11 ISO and check the boxes to bypass all compatibility checks.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
Or you create a standard Windows 11 USB and include a script (batch file) that automatically patches the Registry. Boot from the USB and at first Windows 11 Setup screen, press SHIFT+F10 to open a command prompt. Using DOS commands you browse to the USB and execute the .bat file to patch Registry. Then type exit to close the command prompt and proceed with the Setup. Even easier, use Rufus to create the USB from Windows 11 ISO and check the boxes to bypass all compatibility checks.
why go to complexity - the batch file I created works fine.

I refuse to use rufus as it is overrated.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook 14
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    N/A
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Optane NVME SSD, 1 TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Yep, got one
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wired
    Internet Speed
    72 Mb/s :-(
    Browser
    Edge mostly
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0
why go to complexity - the batch file I created works fine.

I refuse to use rufus as it is overrated.
I do believe that your batch file will work as you intended. But why the comment regarding Rufus??? It works well when I use it. I have had no problems whatsoever with it. - bob
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Professional (x64)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Inc. G16
    CPU
    Intel Core i9
    Motherboard
    Dell Inc. 0FDMYT A00
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX
    Sound Card
    Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor (15.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1600
    Hard Drives
    4TB SSD
    PSU
    Dell
    Case
    Laptop
    Cooling
    Air
    Keyboard
    Dell
    Mouse
    Logitech
    Internet Speed
    10 Mbps (Dismal, slow DSL over phone line)
    Browser
    Google Chrome
    Antivirus
    Webroot SecureAnywhere
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell
I do believe that your batch file will work as you intended. But why the comment regarding Rufus??? It works well when I use it. I have had no problems whatsoever with it. - bob


@bobhurd
Have to agree with you on that one

just concentrate on the apps -- vitriol or comments --good or ill that have nothing to do with the mechanics of the actual application have plenty of space on "The Wider Internet".

For example on many subtitles I download for movies etc --increasingly necessary since in spite of the number of "media studies courses" around the globe - clearly spoken diction in any language on modern TV series seems to be a fading art - you can get pestered by a caption at the start of the movie "Clearway Lawyers should be stopped" -- whoever they are and whatever they do subtitles aren't the correct place for that stuff.

If you want to see how a nation can get ripped apart on a single issue years after a vote when even the main proponents have gone to their final resting place and there's a huge sense - especially from the young of "Buyers Remorse" just mention "Brexit" if you visit in the UK. - especially in London or Manchester -- I'm running away now-- !!!!

cheers
jimbo
 

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    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
I do believe that your batch file will work as you intended. But why the comment regarding Rufus??? It works well when I use it. I have had no problems whatsoever with it. - bob
You can do everything Rufus does with native commands (and better imo as you have more control).

In fact, it was not so long ago, you had to disable secure boot to install windows 10 with rufus - that was due to a major rant by developer, and I called them out on a different forum it saying it was not necessary, and the odious developer replied basically implying I was wrong.

Rufus says it's Microsoft's fault for not allowing anything licensed under GPLv3 to be signed for secure boot (see link below). I'm assuming that means Rufus is licensed under GPLv3?

Funny how the developer has back tracked his rant position!

I vowed to never use his tool after that which does nothing you cannot do yourself - users are just making him rich by site advertising revenue because they have not learnt or cannot be bothered to learn how to do it with native windows commands.

This is why I published this batch file.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook 14
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    N/A
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Optane NVME SSD, 1 TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Yep, got one
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wired
    Internet Speed
    72 Mb/s :-(
    Browser
    Edge mostly
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0
If you see the "How to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers" thread, somewhere is the batch file to download that automatically patches the Registry. Save it into the USB flash drive and for clean installation of Windows 11 on unsupported computer just run the batch file first. No modifications to the original ISO required. Alternatively create a hybrid Windows 10/11 USB flash drive, also described in this thread.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4
If you see the "How to install Windows 11 on unsupported computers" thread, somewhere is the batch file to download that automatically patches the Registry. Save it into the USB flash drive and for clean installation of Windows 11 on unsupported computer just run the batch file first. No modifications to the original ISO required. Alternatively create a hybrid Windows 10/11 USB flash drive, also described in this thread.
The point of my post was to avoid all hacks like registry changes.

All the checks are done by the Win11 installer.

You can use dism using the install.wim if you prefer - no hacks whatsoever.

I like to encourage learning how to use native windows commands where possible rather than "hacks".
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook 14
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    N/A
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Optane NVME SSD, 1 TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Yep, got one
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wired
    Internet Speed
    72 Mb/s :-(
    Browser
    Edge mostly
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0
I'd rather just use Rufus than go through all THAT palaver!
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Pro 23H2 OS build 22631.3296
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    13Mbps
    Browser
    Brave, Edge or Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 10 Pro + others in VHDs
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Vivobook 14
    CPU
    I7
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    N/A
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1 TB Optane NVME SSD, 1 TB NVME SSD
    PSU
    Yep, got one
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois
    Keyboard
    Built in
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wired
    Internet Speed
    72 Mb/s :-(
    Browser
    Edge mostly
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0
chacun à son goût

DISKPART does not clearly identify my USB HDD.

But, if I press the WIN key and type 'disks' all the necessary appears.
 
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My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    11 Pro 23H2 OS build 22631.3296
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Swift SF114-34
    CPU
    Pentium Silver N6000 1.10GHz
    Memory
    4GB
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    SSD
    Cooling
    fanless
    Internet Speed
    13Mbps
    Browser
    Brave, Edge or Firefox
    Antivirus
    Webroot Secure Anywhere
    Other Info
    System 3

    ASUS T100TA Transformer
    Processor Intel Atom Z3740 @ 1.33GHz
    Installed RAM 2.00 GB (1.89 GB usable)
    System type 32-bit operating system, x64-based processor

    Edition Windows 10 Home
    Version 22H2 build 19045.3570
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
    CPU
    Atom N450 1.66GHz
    Memory
    2GB
Methinks Rufus is providing a great service to the DIY community. It makes things easy for me and I find it quite dependable. Have not had a problem enabling CSM after Windows is installed so not sure what that's all about. I certainly DO have a problem with Win 11 insisting that I must have an active internet connection before installing their OS. Given recent events with TPM issues I don't think having an active internet connection should be mandatory when installing Windows 11. Just my opinion. Security is a personal preference and methinks it should stay that way.
 

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  • OS
    WIN 11, WIN 10, WIN 8.1, WIN 7 U, WIN 7 PRO, WIN 7 HOME (32 Bit), LINUX MINT
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    DIY, ASUS, and DELL
    CPU
    Intel i7 6900K (octocore) / AMD 3800X (8 core)
    Motherboard
    ASUS X99E-WS USB 3.1
    Memory
    128 GB CORSAIR DOMINATOR PLATINUM (B DIE)
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA 1070
    Sound Card
    Crystal Sound (onboard)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    single Samsung 30" 4K and 8" aux monitor
    Screen Resolution
    4K and something equally attrocious
    Hard Drives
    A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W

    Ports X, Y, and Z are reserved for USB access and removable drives.

    Drive types consist of the following: Various mechanical hard drives bearing the brand names, Seagate, Toshiba, and Western Digital. Various NVMe drives bearing the brand names Kingston, Intel, Silicon Power, Crucial, Western Digital, and Team Group. Various SATA SSDs bearing various different brand names.

    RAID arrays included:

    LSI RAID 10 (WD Velociraptors) 1115.72 GB
    LSI RAID 10 (WD SSDS) 463.80 GB

    INTEL RAID 0 (KINGSTON HYPER X) System 447.14 GB
    INTEL RAID 1 TOSHIBA ENTERPRIZE class Data 2794.52 GB
    INTEL RAID 1 SEAGATE HYBRID 931.51 GB
    PSU
    SEVERAL. I prefer my Corsair Platinum HX1000i but I also like EVGA power supplies
    Case
    ThermalTake Level 10 GT (among others)
    Cooling
    Noctua is my favorite and I use it in my main. I also own various other coolers. Not a fan of liquid cooling.
    Keyboard
    all kinds.
    Mouse
    all kinds
    Internet Speed
    360 mbps - 1 gbps (depending)
    Browser
    FIREFOX
    Antivirus
    KASPERSKY (no apologies)
    Other Info
    I own too many laptops: A Dell touch screen with Windows 11 and 6 others (not counting the other four laptops I bought for this household.) Being a PC builder I own many desktop PCs as well. I am a father of five providing PCs, laptops, and tablets for all my family, most of which I have modified, rebuilt, or simply built from scratch. I do not own a cell phone, never have, never will.
When you see the network setup screen press SHIFT+F10 to open a command prompt window and execute the following exactly as you see it:
oobe\bypassnro
This will make some changes and restart the computer. You will be asked once again for the Country and keyboard layout, but this time there will be a blue text "I don't have an internet connection" at the network setup screen. Click this to get a warning you might miss features. Ignore the warning and click to proceed with "limited features". You will be prompted to create a local account.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 64-bit (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Extensa 5630EZ
    CPU
    Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz
    Motherboard
    Acer Extensa 5630
    Memory
    4GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Mobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801IB ICH9 - High Definition Audio Controller
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250GB SATA Device (250 GB, SATA-III)
    Internet Speed
    VDSL 50 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, cannot get more unsupported ;) This is only my test laptop. I had installed Windows 11 here before upgrading my main PC. For my main PC I use everyday see my 2nd system specs.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro v23H2 (build 22631.3235)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom-built PC
    CPU
    Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generation)
    Motherboard
    Asus P8H61 s1155 ATX
    Memory
    2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600
    Graphics card(s)
    Gainward NE5105T018G1-1070F (nVidia GeForce GTX 1050Ti 4GB GDDR5)
    Sound Card
    Realtek HD audio (ALC887)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Sony Bravia KDL-19L4000 19" LCD TV via VGA
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900 32-bit 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Patriot Burst Elite 480GB SSD as system disk, Western Digital Caviar Purple 4TB SATA III (WD40PURZ) as second
    PSU
    Thermaltake Litepower RGB 550W Full Wired
    Case
    SUPERCASE MIDI-TOWER
    Cooling
    Stock Intel CPU Fan, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Mouse
    Sunnyline OptiEye PS/2
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Internet Speed
    100Mbps
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Windows Defender
    Other Info
    Legacy BIOS (MBR) installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, WDDM 3.0 graphics drivers, WEI score 7.4

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