Use Rufus it'll disable hardware requirements, without hassle. You will need an iso. If you know someone with 11 have them download it. Otherwise download the generic.

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gchamonlive 4 hours ago | parent | next [-]

It also lets you skip the first time install dialogue by setting defaults and add a local-only account. Rufus is the way to go about installing windows.

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adastra22 5 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

Had to scroll way too far down through windows gripes to find this, the real answer. Windows 11 will run just fine on your machine, OP. Just use Rufus and a USB stick to do the upgrade.

	▲	dgoldstein0 16 minutes ago \| parent [-]
		totally agree, but it is a bit ridiculous that this workaround is required.

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vorpalhex 6 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

...but then you have to use Windows 11...

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gchamonlive 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Or a Windows 10 installation that won't get security updates. I don't know which is worse.

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makeitdouble 4 hours ago | parent [-]

Windows 10 can still get updates, for I don't remember how many years.

It's a PITA it's not made more obvious, but there are free options, paid options (30$ a year if I remember well), all straight from Microsoft fully supported. Sailing the seven seas for a LTS if the other way.

	▲	gchamonlive 4 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Indeed https://endoflife.date/windows