How to Install Windows 11 on a Low Configuration PC in Just Minutes

Adjoto Haruna
2 min readAug 24, 2022

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No doubt when talking of the latest Windows Operating System (OS), Windows 11 is the one that will come to our mind. Did you know that with all the great features that come with this OS, it doesn’t support some PCs (Personal Computers)

Computers with lower configurations cannot have Windows 11 installed on them. Research shows that if your PC doesn’t meet certain requirements this OS cannot be installed on them. For instance, if your PC’s Processor is not up to 7th generation, be it Intel Corei3, Corei5 or Corei7 Windows 11cannot be loaded on them. There is also certain amount of RAM and other requirements that your PC needs to possess before Windows 11 can run on it.

However, the good news here is that with all these hurdles and restrictions, there is a way to ‘ByPass’ them. And that’s what we are going be discussing in this article.

Let’s go.

Benefits of Using Windows 11 on a Lower Configuration PC

Windows 11 is the latest operating system from Microsoft that has a lot of new features. Some of the benefits of using Windows 11 include:

1. Advanced security: Windows 11 has improved security features that make it harder for hackers to access your computer.

2. Great performance: Windows 11 has been designed to improve performance and responsiveness on your computer.

3. Improved accessibility: Windows 11 has been designed to be more accessible and easier to use for people with disabilities.

4. Easy navigation: Windows 11 has improved navigation features that make it easier to find what you are looking for on your computer.

5. New and Beautiful design: Windows 11 has a new design that is modern and sleek.

How to Install Windows 11 on a Low Configuration PC

Installing Windows 11 comes in different ways depending on the type of bootable drive you choose to use.

However, if you are using a flash drive for instance, insert it into the usb port of the system you want to install it on. Start the PC and press any key that leads you to the ‘boot menu’ of your system (it may be: F9, F12, F8, DEL Key) on your keyboard. Then select the appropriate bootable device e.g. USB Device.

See the diagram below:

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