How to pass the Windows 11 Compatibility Checks

bronskimac · Jul 4, 2022

"Rufus and ExplorerPatcher: Tools to remove Windows 11 TPM pain and more"

Rufus and ExplorerPatcher make Windows 11 less onerous

Turn off chip detection, bypass need for a Microsoft account, change how Explorer works

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Lance1 · Jul 8, 2022

I posted this on jbcarreon123 post. You need to check this out. I just found it and am going to test it this weekend.

Wynona · Jul 8, 2022

Lance1 said:
I posted this on jbcarreon123 post. You need to check this out. I just found it and am going to test it this weekend.

Although I'm subscribed to Britec09 and have watched several of their videos, there are more ways to upgrade/clean install Windows 11 without having to pay for an app.

Rufus is a free app that lets you update/upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The latest Rufus versions have a way to do it without problems.

A clean install using an ISO from UUPDump.net will work on a non-compliant computer without having to jump through any hoops.

Instructions for both can be found within ElevenForum posts.

I'll try to find them, but no guarantees.

Bree · Jul 9, 2022

Wynona said:
there are more ways to upgrade/clean install Windows 11 without having to pay for an app. Rufus is a free app....

So is Ventoy

Ventoy

Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drive for ISO files. With ventoy, you don't need to format the disk again and again, you just need to copy the iso file to the USB drive and boot it.

www.ventoy.net

Wynona · Jul 9, 2022

Bree said:
So is Ventoy

Ventoy

Ventoy is an open source tool to create bootable USB drive for ISO files. With ventoy, you don't need to format the disk again and again, you just need to copy the iso file to the USB drive and boot it.

www.ventoy.net

Thanks, @Bree. I'll try this one out. I'm always up for more ways to do something.

Wynona · Jul 9, 2022

Wynona said:
Although I'm subscribed to Britec09 and have watched several of their videos, there are more ways to upgrade/clean install Windows 11 without having to pay for an app.

Rufus is a free app that lets you update/upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11. The latest Rufus versions have a way to do it without problems.

A clean install using an ISO from UUPDump.net will work on a non-compliant computer without having to jump through any hoops.

Instructions for both can be found within ElevenForum posts.

I'll try to find them, but no guarantees.

@Ghot posted instructions for Rufus here: Bypass Windows 11 Microsoft Account requirement during setup with Rufus

sgtaylor5 · Jul 21, 2022

OK, so I tried to install Windows 11, but I got that scary message about no updates, blah, blah... How does the installer know my system isn't supported if I've deleted appraiserres.dll from the Sources directory?

sgtaylor5 · Jul 21, 2022

sgtaylor5 said:
OK, so I tried to install Windows 11, but I got that scary message about no updates, blah, blah... How does the installer know my system isn't supported if I've deleted appraiserres.dll from the Sources directory?

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\TargetVersionUpgradeExperienceIndicators\NI22H2\RedReason CpuFms

I ran the PC HealthCheck before I did anything. Deleting the whole key and trying again.

clam1952 · Jul 21, 2022

I use Ventoy for installing Linux for dual boot also handy for running Linux iso's to check them out. Just a case of drag and drop an ISO and it gets added to Ventoy's boot menu.

Wynona · Jul 22, 2022

sgtaylor5 said:
OK, so I tried to install Windows 11, but I got that scary message about no updates, blah, blah... How does the installer know my system isn't supported if I've deleted appraiserres.dll from the Sources directory?

I've done several clean installs on older computers for my students and got no messages. For some reason, all "requirements" are bypassed with a clean install.

Using Rufus for update/upgrade to Windows 11 is supposed to work but I've never done it that way.

AndreTen · Aug 2, 2022

Wynona said:
I've done several clean installs on older computers for my students and got no messages. For some reason, all "requirements" are bypassed with a clean install.

Using Rufus for update/upgrade to Windows 11 is supposed to work but I've never done it that way.

Not sure why this simple method for in place upgrade isn't mentioned...

1. Download Windows 11 ISO from MS
2. Mount ISO and start Setup.exe and uncheck that box for online updates
3. When the message ...this PC hardware isn't supported...
open File Explorer and go to C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources
- delete appraiser.sdb and appraiserres.dll
4. in Setup click back and then repeat selection

installs and updates with no problem

More info with pictures here (in German)

Windows 11 auch ohne TPM und Secure Boot installieren

www.deskmodder.de

Bree · Aug 2, 2022

AndreTen said:
delete appraiser.sdb and appraiserres.dll

That no longer works with the latest builds, the upcoming 22H2 in particular. Now at that point you have to replace appraiserres.dll with a dummy zero length file. To make one create a new text document of the desktop, then rename it to appraiserres.dll.

catweazel · Aug 2, 2022

Bree said:
That no longer works with the latest builds, the upcoming 22H2 in particular. Now at that point you have to replace appraiserres.dll with a dummy zero length file. To make one create a new text document of the desktop, then rename it to appraiserres.dll.

Yes, this is the best and easiest method.

AndreTen · Aug 2, 2022

Bree said:
That no longer works with the latest builds, the upcoming 22H2 in particular. Now at that point you have to replace appraiserres.dll with a dummy zero length file. To make one create a new text document of the desktop, then rename it to appraiserres.dll.

Just did it today with the latest ISO from MS... RTM build, no insiders

And why don't we have a proper thread about this? You have to read gazillion pages of nonsense chit chat and nobody maintain the original first post with relevant updates...

pietcorus2 · Aug 2, 2022

" And why don't we have a proper thread about this? "...........yes, 22H2 is coming soon !
We need clear ( working !) instructions how ( HOW !) to upgrade from 22H1 to 22H2 , in a " not compatible " Win11..............

catweazel · Aug 2, 2022

pietcorus2 said:
" And why don't we have a proper thread about this? "...........yes, 22H2 is coming soon !
We need clear ( working !) instructions how ( HOW !) to upgrade from 22H1 to 22H2 , in a " not compatible " Win11..............

1.)
I had Win11 22000.XXX,
took an Iso Win11 22621.X, deploy it with Explorer, turn off the Internet, change how updates are downloaded from setup, click change to "Not now", then start the setup.exe, now comes a message that the CPU or TPM not supported replace the AppraiserRes.dll in the C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources folder:
2.)
Right click on the desktop -> create a new text file named AppraiserRes.txt. Then rename it to AppraiserRes.dll
Open the folder C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources and
copy the created AppraiserRes.dll into the folder and overwrite it.
Now click on Back and then on Next again.
Now the inplace upgrade should go through without any problems.
That's how I did it, now I have the 22621.440.
Source:

Windows 11 auch ohne TPM und Secure Boot installieren

www.deskmodder.de

But it's in german because I'm from Germany.

Here you can download german and english Iso ( Windows 11 22621.440 ), below are English.

Windows 11 22H2 22621 ISO / ESD (deutsch, english) inkl. Updates

[Textupdate]: Die Windows 11 22H2 22621 ist die finale Version und wird ab jetzt nur noch mit Updates versorgt. Der offizielle Release und damit die Verteilung über Windows Update wird im Sommer er…

www.deskmodder.de

Bree · Aug 2, 2022

catweazel said:
turn off the Internet, change how updates are downloaded from setup, click change to "Not now"....

Yes, that step is absolutely essential....

catweazel said:
Now click on Back and then on Next again.

...if you had let it check for updates there there would be no 'Back' to click on at this step.

n9nu · Aug 16, 2022

Check the following. It's a sweet lil utility. Yes I know there many ways to bypass the sys checks.
MediaCreationTool.bat/bypass11 at main · AveYo/MediaCreationTool.bat · GitHub

Works great.

Tim

Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via Windows Update or mounted ISO (no patching needed)

Step 1: use Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd to automatically bypass setup requirements
It's a set it and forget it script, with built-in undo - v7 using more reliable /Product Server trick
V9 rebased on cmd due to defender transgression; skips already patched media (0b)
Step 2: use OfflineInsiderEnroll to subscribe to the channel you want
while on 10, use BETA for Windows 11 22000.x builds (release), DEV for Windows 11 225xx.x builds (experimental)
Step 3: check for updates via Settings - Windows Update and select Upgrade to Windows 11

Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via MediaCreationTool.bat

MediaCreationTool.bat creates 11 media that will automatically skip clean install checks
Auto Upgrade preset, or launching auto.cmd from the created media will automatically skip upgrade checks
Running setup.exe from the created media is not guaranteed to bypass setup checks (it should for now)
To NOT add bypass to the media, use MCT Defaults preset or rename the script as def MediaCreationTool.bat

Regarding the bypass method, for a more reliable and future-proof experience,
clean installation is still handled via winsetup.dll patching in boot.wim
upgrade is now handled only via auto.cmd with the /Product Server trick
Just ignore the 'Windows Server' label, please!
NEWS: temporarily added back my old-style 0-byte bypass as it still works on release

Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd acts globally and skips setup.exe upgrade checks as well
regardless of mounted iso / usb media already having a bypass added or not

Already have a 11 ISO, USB or extracted Files and want to add a bypass

Use Quick_11_iso_esd_wim_TPM_toggle.bat from the confort of right-click - SendTo menu
Switches installation type to Server skipping install checks, or back to Client if run again on the same file, restoring hash!
directly on any downloaded windows 11 iso or extracted esd and wim, so there's no iso / dism mounting
defiantly quick
Works great with business / enterprise media since it comes with ei.cfg so setup won't ask for product key at start
for consumer / core media you can add a generic EI.cfg to the media\sources yourself with this content:
[Channel]
_Default
if setup still asks for product key, input retail or gvlk keys found in media\sources\product.ini
gvlkprofessional=W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX gvlkcore=TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
gvlkenterprise=NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 gvlkeducation=NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 etc.
Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd acts globally and skips setup.exe upgrade checks as well
regardless of mounted iso / usb media already having a bypass added or not

Offline local account on 11 Home / Pro

MediaCreationTool.bat creates media that re-enables the I dont have internet OOBE choice (OOBE\BypassNRO)
It does so via AutoUnattend.xml, inserted into boot.wim to not cause setup.exe issues under windows
More conveniently can be placed at the root of 11 media, along with auto.cmd to use for upgrades
Should work with any 11 Release (22000.x) or Dev (22xxx.x) media - and it hides unsupported PC nags as a bonus :wink:

If you have already connected at OOBE, can try email: a password: a to switch to local account

Manage and troubleshoot Windows Update on any windows version and edition

Use windows_update_refresh.bat to clear pending updates (including sneaky feature upgrades)
Use windows_drivers_update_toggle.bat to block driver updates even on Home editions
Use windows_feature_update_toggle.bat to block feature upgrades on 1507 - 21H2 even on Home editions!

NormanF · Jan 6, 2023

n9nu said:
Check the following. It's a sweet lil utility. Yes I know there many ways to bypass the sys checks.
MediaCreationTool.bat/bypass11 at main · AveYo/MediaCreationTool.bat · GitHub

Works great.

Tim

Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via Windows Update or mounted ISO (no patching needed)

Step 1: use Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd to automatically bypass setup requirements
It's a set it and forget it script, with built-in undo - v7 using more reliable /Product Server trick
V9 rebased on cmd due to defender transgression; skips already patched media (0b)
Step 2: use OfflineInsiderEnroll to subscribe to the channel you want
while on 10, use BETA for Windows 11 22000.x builds (release), DEV for Windows 11 225xx.x builds (experimental)
Step 3: check for updates via Settings - Windows Update and select Upgrade to Windows 11

Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via MediaCreationTool.bat

MediaCreationTool.bat creates 11 media that will automatically skip clean install checks
Auto Upgrade preset, or launching auto.cmd from the created media will automatically skip upgrade checks
Running setup.exe from the created media is not guaranteed to bypass setup checks (it should for now)
To NOT add bypass to the media, use MCT Defaults preset or rename the script as def MediaCreationTool.bat

Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd acts globally and skips setup.exe upgrade checks as well
regardless of mounted iso / usb media already having a bypass added or not

Already have a 11 ISO, USB or extracted Files and want to add a bypass

Use Quick_11_iso_esd_wim_TPM_toggle.bat from the confort of right-click - SendTo menu
Switches installation type to Server skipping install checks, or back to Client if run again on the same file, restoring hash!
directly on any downloaded windows 11 iso or extracted esd and wim, so there's no iso / dism mounting
defiantly quick
Works great with business / enterprise media since it comes with ei.cfg so setup won't ask for product key at start
for consumer / core media you can add a generic EI.cfg to the media\sources yourself with this content:
[Channel]
_Default
if setup still asks for product key, input retail or gvlk keys found in media\sources\product.ini
gvlkprofessional=W269N-WFGWX-YVC9B-4J6C9-T83GX gvlkcore=TX9XD-98N7V-6WMQ6-BX7FG-H8Q99
gvlkenterprise=NPPR9-FWDCX-D2C8J-H872K-2YT43 gvlkeducation=NW6C2-QMPVW-D7KKK-3GKT6-VCFB2 etc.
Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd acts globally and skips setup.exe upgrade checks as well
regardless of mounted iso / usb media already having a bypass added or not

Offline local account on 11 Home / Pro
MediaCreationTool.bat creates media that re-enables the I dont have internet OOBE choice (OOBE\BypassNRO)
It does so via AutoUnattend.xml, inserted into boot.wim to not cause setup.exe issues under windows
More conveniently can be placed at the root of 11 media, along with auto.cmd to use for upgrades
Should work with any 11 Release (22000.x) or Dev (22xxx.x) media - and it hides unsupported PC nags as a bonus
If you have already connected at OOBE, can try email: a password: a to switch to local account

Manage and troubleshoot Windows Update on any windows version and edition

Use windows_update_refresh.bat to clear pending updates (including sneaky feature upgrades)
Use windows_drivers_update_toggle.bat to block driver updates even on Home editions
Use windows_feature_update_toggle.bat to block feature upgrades on 1507 - 21H2 even on Home editions!

The Skip_TPM global script allows you to install from a mounted Windows iso. by changing it to a Windows Server and you're still actually installing Windows 11.

Compumind · Feb 12, 2023

Hmm...

What about W10 (22H2) to the latest revision W11 Pro?

How to pass the Windows 11 Compatibility Checks

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Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via Windows Update or mounted ISO (no patching needed)​

Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via MediaCreationTool.bat​

Already have a 11 ISO, USB or extracted Files and want to add a bypass​

Offline local account on 11 Home / Pro​

Manage and troubleshoot Windows Update on any windows version and edition​

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Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via Windows Update or mounted ISO (no patching needed)​

Get 11 on 'unsupported' PC via MediaCreationTool.bat​

Already have a 11 ISO, USB or extracted Files and want to add a bypass​

Offline local account on 11 Home / Pro​

Manage and troubleshoot Windows Update on any windows version and edition​

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