The new major Windows 11 2024 Update, version 24H2, now is available.
But only eligible PCs can have it.
Can You Install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC?
Now the stable version of Windows 11 24H2 has been officially released with several new features and improvements.
This full guide is only for the machine that has supported hardware.
However, can you still upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware?
It is possible to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported PCs by trying two ways.
The only option is to use Windows 11 23H2 or older, or else, 24H2 wont boot.
Nobody knows whether to meet data loss or system failure resulting from update issues.
Download & install it and give it a try now.
But, another command similar to the old one favors.
Take these steps (mounting ISO):
Step 1:Download Windows 11 24H2 ISOfrom the official website.
Step 2: Locate this ISO, right-hit it, and chooseMount.
Step 3: In the mounted drive, open thesourcesfolder.
Step 5: In the PowerShell window, typecmdand pressEnter.
Step 6: Typesetupprep.exe /product serverand pressEnter, which will openWindows Server Setup.
Alternatively, you’ve got the option to try these steps (extracting ISO):
1.
Right-choose the ISO file you have downloaded and chooseExtract to Win11_24H2_English_x64.
Open that folder and then thesourcesfolder.
Note down the folder path such asC:\Users\Vera\Downloads\Win11_24H2_English_x64\sources.
Run Command Prompt as an administrator via the search box.
Execute the commands one by one:
cd C:\Users\Vera\Downloads\Win11_24H2_English_x64\sources
setupprep.exe /product server
Replace the path with yours.
Finally, follow the prompts in new windows to successfully upgrade to Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware.
Do this by using Rufus:
Step 1: First, download 24H2 ISO from Microsoft.
Step 2: Launch Rufus and connect a USB drive to your PC.
Step 3: TapSELECT, locate the ISO image, and choose it.
to install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported hardware, use the bootable USB drive to perform a clean installation.
See this post How to Clean Install Windows 11 24H2 on a PC.
Final Words
Can you install Windows 11 24H2 on unsupported PCs?
Of course, you’re free to.
Before the upgrade or clean install, dont forget to run MiniTool ShadowMaker for PC backup.
