W11 install with unsupported CPU - Use a VM


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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.

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows XP,10,11 Linux (Fedora 42&43 pre-release,Arch Linux)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
    Screen Resolution
    4KUHD X 2

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
cereberus said:
Hyper-V is easier if you have pro (and faster) if guests are Windows (but not Home).
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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.

 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
FreeBooter said:
I'm using VMware it allows you to enable support TMP and Secure boot.

pureinfotech.com

VMware Workstation allows you to enable TPM and Secure Boot to install Windows 11 on a VM, and here's how.

To enable TPM and Secure Boot for a Windows 11 VM, the VMware Workstation wizard will include providing an "Encryption Information" page to set up the TPM feature. Also, to enable Secure Boot, you must complete this configuration from the virtual machine "Options" settings.
pureinfotech.com pureinfotech.com
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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
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows XP,10,11 Linux (Fedora 42&43 pre-release,Arch Linux)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    2 X Intel i7
    Screen Resolution
    4KUHD X 2
With Rufus you can create Windows 11 bootable flash drive to bypass those restrictions.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 5700G
    Motherboard
    Erica6
    Memory
    Micron Technology DDR4-3200 16GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
    Sound Card
    Realtek ALC671
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung SyncMaster U28E590
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    SAMSUNG MZVLQ1T0HALB-000H1
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.

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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 www.tenforums.com
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro + Win11 Canary VM.
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS Zenbook 14
    CPU
    I9 13th gen i9-13900H 2.60 GHZ
    Motherboard
    Yep, Laptop has one.
    Memory
    16 GB soldered
    Graphics Card(s)
    Integrated Intel Iris XE
    Sound Card
    Realtek built in
    Monitor(s) Displays
    laptop OLED screen
    Screen Resolution
    2880x1800 touchscreen
    Hard Drives
    1 TB NVME SSD (only weakness is only one slot)
    PSU
    Internal + 65W thunderbolt USB4 charger
    Case
    Yep, got one
    Cooling
    Stella Artois (UK pint cans - 568 ml) - extra cost.
    Keyboard
    Built in UK keybd
    Mouse
    Bluetooth , wireless dongled, wired
    Internet Speed
    900 mbs (ethernet), wifi 6 typical 350-450 mb/s both up and down
    Browser
    Edge
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    TPM 2.0, 2xUSB4 thunderbolt, 1xUsb3 (usb a), 1xUsb-c, hdmi out, 3.5 mm audio out/in combo, ASUS backlit trackpad (inc. switchable number pad)

    Macrium Reflect Home V8
    Office 365 Family (6 users each 1TB onedrive space)
    Hyper-V (a vm runs almost as fast as my older laptop)
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