Let's install Windows 11 on incompatible hardware


You need to use the ISO to do an in-place upgrade/repair installation of 26H2. Your PC has too many issues.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz4GBMobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)
    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
    802.11g wireless 54 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, 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.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)
    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)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    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
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB 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
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    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
.msu file takes a lot of time to install.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32n...4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel HD Graphics 3000
OS
window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell/E6400
CPU
Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32nm Tech
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0K0DNP (CPU 1)
Memory
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
single
Screen Resolution
1366x768 pixels
Hard Drives
WDC WD2500BPVT-75JJ5T0
Keyboard
Device Name Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Internet Speed
10mb
Browser
ms edge
Antivirus
win defender
gaffar said:
.msu file takes a lot of time to install.
Click to expand...
Let it finish, don't interrupt it and don't turn off the computer. If it is successful install 26H2 Enablement Package to switch to 26H2. If not download the 26H2 ISO and do an in-place upgrade/repair. Two birds with one stone. You will repair your computer and also upgrade to Windows 11 26H2.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz4GBMobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)
    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
    802.11g wireless 54 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, 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.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)
    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)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    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
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB 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
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    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
I want to stop ✋ this .msu file, someone on Google search says, it took for him 24 hours to install.
I like your suggestion, in place/ repair upgrade with yesterday officially released 26H2 ISO with server method would be best.
I have already downloaded 26H2 b 26300.9550 ISO.
Please send me instructions again or post installation instructions here on how to do an in-place
Upgrade repair.
It’s ok if you are busy and don’t want to post instructions.
Thanks 🙏
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32n...4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel HD Graphics 3000
OS
window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell/E6400
CPU
Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32nm Tech
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0K0DNP (CPU 1)
Memory
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
single
Screen Resolution
1366x768 pixels
Hard Drives
WDC WD2500BPVT-75JJ5T0
Keyboard
Device Name Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Internet Speed
10mb
Browser
ms edge
Antivirus
win defender
For upgrading an unsupported computer, disconnect from the internet. Stay offline during the whole process. Mount the ISO (open with File Explorer). It will create a virtual DVD drive with the contents, check This PC to see the drive letter. Say it is D. Search for cmd and open it as Administrator. Run this command:

D:\setup /product server

This fools Setup it is about to install a Windows Server product for which by default skips compatibility check. Don't worry, it will actually install standard Windows 11 Home or Pro depending on your current product. Proceed with the upgrade and don't connect to the internet until complete.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz4GBMobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)
    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
    802.11g wireless 54 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, 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.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)
    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)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    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
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB 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
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    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
OMG, people please stop giving and taking mixed signals, and commit to one attempt at a time. If it takes a day...so what...installing a CU or doing an in-place upgrade from ISO is almost the same thing. It will take as long as it takes. I once had some beta build crunching an update for days, before it installed. Most often and normally it was about an hour for these builds though. Not sure what was going on with that particular update but it eventually succeeded.

If it works, then great, if not, then one can try something else.
 

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System One System Two Other systems

  • At a glance

    Win 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9550 / Linux Mint 22.3Ryzen 7 2700U Pro32GBiGPU Vega 10
    OS
    Win 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9550 / Linux Mint 22.3
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Lenovo A485
    CPU
    Ryzen 7 2700U Pro
    Motherboard
    Lenovo (WiFi/BT module upgraded to Intel Wireless-AC-9260)
    Memory
    32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    iGPU Vega 10
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    14" FHD (built-in) + 14" Lenovo Thinkvision M14t (touch+pen) + 32" Asus PB328
    Screen Resolution
    FHD + FHD + 1440p
    Hard Drives
    Intel 660p m.2 nVME PCIe3.0 x2 512GB
    PSU
    125W(Dock)/65W(Travel Adapter)
    Keyboard
    Thinkpad / Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    1/1Gbit
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    SecureBoot: Enabled
    TPM2.0: Enabled
    AMD-V: Enabled

  • At a glance

    Win 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9550(RP)i7-7700k @4.8GHz32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Operating System
    Win 11 Pro 25H2 26200.9550(RP)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    i7-7700k @4.8GHz
    Motherboard
    Asus PRIME Z270-A
    Memory
    32GB 2x16GB 2133MHz CL15
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1080Ti FTW 11GB
    Sound Card
    Integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    32" 10-bit Asus PB328Q
    Screen Resolution
    WQHD 2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    512GB ADATA SX8000NP NVMe PCIe Gen 3 x4
    PSU
    850W
    Case
    Fractal Design Define 7
    Cooling
    Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black
    Keyboard
    Logitech MX Keys
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 2S
    Internet Speed
    1/1Gbit
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    AC WiFi Card
  • Asus U46SV (laptop), i5-2410M, 8GB RAM, 500GB SSD, 750GB HDD, Windows 10. (used as a local Minecraft server and data dump)
It is generally safer to install a cumulative update rather than doing a full upgrade with the ISO. That's why I suggested to try letting the update finish first and only if it doesn't succeed to do an in-place upgrade/repair using the ISO. As for the time it takes, the installer probably checks some system files and repairs/replaces them. That's why it is not that fast. Yesterday I upgraded my wife's Windows 11 compliant laptop from 26H2 26300.9457 to 26400.9550. It seemed to finish when I saw a message "working with the update" or similar. This took over 20 minutes to complete and finally show the update installed. Of course I wouldn't dare interrupt it and screw Windows! My wife would kill me. I wouldn't like to spend time late in the evening trying to fix it, let alone having my wife complain to me the whole time.
 
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System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz4GBMobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)
    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
    802.11g wireless 54 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, 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.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)
    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)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    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
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB 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
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    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
Rufus is great but sorry rufus, I used Vintoy to install windows 11 26H2 Insider Preview build 26340.9577. Everything seems fine. Yeah, clean install.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32n...4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel HD Graphics 3000
OS
window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell/E6400
CPU
Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32nm Tech
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0K0DNP (CPU 1)
Memory
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
single
Screen Resolution
1366x768 pixels
Hard Drives
WDC WD2500BPVT-75JJ5T0
Keyboard
Device Name Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Internet Speed
10mb
Browser
ms edge
Antivirus
win defender
I just installed the 26H2 Enablement Package on my main PC (2nd system specs) and switched from 25H2 to 26H2. I then installed the optional update to build 26300.9550. So far so good.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz4GBMobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)
    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
    802.11g wireless 54 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, 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.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)
    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)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    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
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB 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
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    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
With ventoy, it’s just copy and paste, but with Rufus one has to format their usb everytime they prepare a new bootable iso. Rufus is time consuming.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32n...4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)Intel HD Graphics 3000
OS
window 10 version 22H2 (OS Build 19045.6466
Computer type
Laptop
Manufacturer/Model
Dell/E6400
CPU
Intel Core i7 @2.80GHz 57 °C Sandy Bridge 32nm Tech
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0K0DNP (CPU 1)
Memory
4.00GB Dual-Channel DDR3 @ 665MHz (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Monitor(s) Displays
single
Screen Resolution
1366x768 pixels
Hard Drives
WDC WD2500BPVT-75JJ5T0
Keyboard
Device Name Standard PS/2 Keyboard
Mouse
PS/2 Compatible Mouse
Internet Speed
10mb
Browser
ms edge
Antivirus
win defender
You don't have to dedicate the whole USB flash drive with Windows 11 Setup. I have a Windows 11 USB with drivers and utilities and other files. Similarly for Mac OS and Linux.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7250, 2000 MHz4GBMobile Intel(R) GMA 4500M (Mobile 4 series)
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 (7584), 26H2 (9550)
    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
    802.11g wireless 54 Mbps
    Browser
    MICROSOFT EDGE
    Antivirus
    WINDOWS DEFENDER
    Other Info
    Legacy MBR installation, no TPM, no Secure Boot, no WDDM 2.0 graphics drivers, no SSE4.2, 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.

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)Intel Core-i7 3770 3.40GHz s1155 (3rd generat...2x Kingston Hyper-X Blu 8GB DDR3-1600GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB...
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 26H2 (build 26300.9550)
    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)
    GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 6GB (GV-N3050WF2OCV2-6GD)
    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
    WD Blue SA510 2.5 1000GB 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
    Deepcool Gamma Archer CPU cooler, 1x 8cm fan at the back
    Keyboard
    Mitsumi 101-key PS/2
    Mouse
    Microsoft Compact Optical Mouse
    Internet Speed
    802.11ac 5GHz wireless 260Mpbs
    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
I'm using the HP ProBook 650 G1. a business machine incompatible with windows 11. so i used a bypass. rufus to be exact.
 

My Computers My Computers

System One System Two

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 Pro x64 Dev 29680.1000Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4300M CPU @ 2.60GHz, 2 C...16GB DDR3LIntel(R) HD Graphics 4600
    OS
    Windows 11 Pro x64 Dev 29680.1000
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP ProBook 650 G1
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4300M CPU @ 2.60GHz, 2 Core(s) 4T
    Motherboard
    Hewlett-Packard 1993
    Memory
    16GB DDR3L
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel(R) HD Graphics 4600
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Crucial CT1000BX500SSD1
    PSU
    HP 90W Adapter
    Case
    Magnesium
    Keyboard
    Spill-Resistant
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850
    Browser
    Edge Canary
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    BIOS Version/Date Hewlett-Packard L77 Ver. 01.50, 2/24/2020

  • At a glance

    Windows 11 HomeIntel(R) Core(TM) i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz, 180...12GB DDR4Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Operating System
    Windows 11 Home
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Laptop 15-dy000x
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-8265U CPU @ 1.60GHz, 1800 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
    Memory
    12GB DDR4
    Graphics card(s)
    Intel UHD Graphics 620
    Sound Card
    Realtek High Definition Audio
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    INTEL HBRPEKNX0101AH
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 1850
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
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