W11 install with unsupported CPU - Use a VM

jimbo45 · Jan 21, 2023

Hi folks
If your computer fails on "Unsupported CPU" it's possible if you can specify a "Virtual CPU" of a type that works in a VM then W11 installs just fine.

Any VM software that allows some sort of specifying a "vCPU" which passes is OK rather than rely on the actual physical topography of the Real CPU.

No need to mess around with registry or other hacks in this case. (And the VM will update OK via WU as well). I think this is also possible in Hyper-V. Not sure about VMWare or Vbox though.

FreeBooter · Jan 21, 2023

I'm using VMware it allows you to enable support TMP and Secure boot.

How to enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware to install Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

To install Windows 11 on a VM using VMware Workstation, you have to enable TPM and Secure Boot to avoid errors. Here's how.

pureinfotech.com

cereberus · Jan 21, 2023

FreeBooter said:
I'm using VMware it allows you to enable support TMP and Secure boot.

https://pureinfotech.com/enable-tpm-se6cure-boot-vmware-install-windows-11/

Hyper-V is easier if you have pro (and faster) if guests are Windows (but not Home).

FreeBooter · Jan 21, 2023

cereberus said:
Hyper-V is easier if you have pro (and faster) if guests are Windows (but not Home).

I don't know i always used VMware no problems for me also you can enable Hyper-V in Home edition of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

This guide will teach you the steps to enable or disable Hyper-V on Windows 10 Home and Windows 11 Home.

jimbo45 · Jan 21, 2023

FreeBooter said:
I'm using VMware it allows you to enable support TMP and Secure boot.

How to enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware to install Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

To install Windows 11 on a VM using VMware Workstation, you have to enable TPM and Secure Boot to avoid errors. Here's how.

pureinfotech.com

Hi there
that's not the issue here -- I'm talking about Unsupported CPU's !!!

@cereberus

I think HYPER-V can do some sort of vCPU selection too -- HYPER-V nice and fast -- especially on a W22server Host (free trial for 180 days and can with /slmgr extend for 6 times so a good way too).

Cheers
jimbo

FreeBooter · Jan 21, 2023

With Rufus you can create Windows 11 bootable flash drive to bypass those restrictions.

cereberus · Jan 21, 2023

FreeBooter said:
I don't know i always used VMware no problems for me also you can enable Hyper-V in Home edition of Windows 10 and Windows 11.

This guide will teach you the steps to enable or disable Hyper-V on Windows 10 Home and Windows 11 Home.

I posted this about two years ago with the code lol

Enabling HyperV on Home - Windows 10 Help Forums

Whilst perusing web, I discovered how to enable HyperV in Home and it as surprisingly easy. WARNING - Make an image backup first before doing this - I accept no responsibility if this goes wrong. Firstly, (obviously) bios has to be set for virtualisation.

www.tenforums.com