

It is usually used to create bootable USB devices for Windows computers, Linux Live CDs etc. Method 1: Creating a Tailored Windows 11 Installation USB to Bypass Secure Boot Check The last method is for people having older computers with legacy BIOS. That is why I am sharing my notes here which will explain, in detail, multiple methods of installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware without Secure Boot. If you are reading this, chances are you too are facing this issue and in dire need of a solution. My experience in IT told me that its best to find multiple solutions to a single problem because when it comes to computers, what works for everyone might not work for me. The solution, that too not just one solution but a couple of them.

Looking at the search volume I realized that I was not the only person searching for a solution.

I kept searching for workarounds and hacks on how to install Windows 11 without Secure Boot. I didn't even know the words Secure Boot until then.īut I didn't give up. But my dreams came crashing down when I downloaded PC Health Check app from the Microsoft website, and it showed me that my laptop isn't compatible with Windows 11 since it doesn't have Secure Boot. I had a Dell Inspiron laptop with 8GB of RAM, a dedicated Radeon graphics card, I was pretty sure that would have been more than sufficient to install Windows 11 on my laptop. I was so excited when Windows 11 was first announced.
