The release of Windows 11 (version 21H2) came with heightened anticipation, but many users were taken aback by Microsoft’s stringent hardware requirements. To even consider installing Windows 11, one needs a modern processor, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, a minimum of 4GB RAM, and at least 64GB of storage. And as if that wasn’t restrictive enough, Microsoft upped the ante with the Windows 11 22H2 release, mandating an internet connection and a Microsoft account to finalize the initial setup. Such restrictions can be particularly challenging for those without robust internet connectivity.
But there’s a silver lining. With tools like Rufus 3.19 (and subsequent versions), it’s possible to bypass these limitations. Even if you’re faced with unsupported hardware or lack a Microsoft account, Rufus offers a viable workaround to get Windows 11 up and running. This risewindows guide will walk you through the process of crafting a bootable USB drive, paving the way for you to install Windows 11 22H2 on any hardware configuration. So, let’s dive in and break down the barriers set by Microsoft.
How to Create a Windows 11 22H2 Bootable USB with Requirement Bypassed?
Use these steps to make a Windows 11 22H2 bootable USB with Requirement Bypassed:-
Step 1. Download Rufus 3.19 or later.
Step 2. Double-click the Rufus executable file to launch that.
Step 3. Select your flash drive from the drop-down menu in the “Device” section.
Step 4. Under the “Boot selection” section, use the drop-down menu and choose the Disk or ISO image option.
Step 5. Pick the Select button.
Step 6. Select Windows 11 22H2 ISO in the File Explorer (Windows+E) window, then hit the Open option.
Step 7. Select the Standard Windows Installation option under the “Image option.”
Step 8. Now, choose the GPT option under the “Partition scheme” section.
Step 9. Select the UEFI (non-CSM) option from the “Target System” section.
Step 10. Next, choose the Volume level if you want and leave other settings default (such as File system and Cluster size).
Step 11. If you’re ready with the above settings, pick the Start button.
Step 12. In the below window, check the restrictions that you need to bypass during installation:-
- Remove the requirement for Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.
- Remove requirement for 4GB+ RAM and 64GB+ disk.
- Remove the requirement for an online Microsoft account.
- Disable data collection (Skip privacy questions).
Step 13. Click OK.
Step 14. Hit OK when you get a prompt.
Once you complete the above steps, Rufus will provide bootable USB media. With this bootable drive, you will be able to upgrade or install a fresh copy of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
Also Read: How to Restore the Old Context Menus on Windows 11?
Conclusion
Windows 11, while coming with heightened anticipation, introduced stringent hardware requirements that many users found restrictive. However, tools like Rufus 3.19 provide an efficient workaround to these limitations, enabling users to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. By following the aforementioned steps, users can craft a bootable USB drive for Windows 11 22H2 and bypass Microsoft’s strict requirements. This ensures a wider range of devices can access the benefits of this new operating system, regardless of their initial compatibility.
