A new application that bypasses the system requirements for Windows 11 is surfacing via GitHub. The application provides a loophole to install Windows 11 on older PCs, although that doesn’t just work either.
Microsoft’s system requirements to install Windows 11 are keeping many users of older Windows versions from upgrading their devices. Especially as the end -of-life of Windows 10 approaches, users with incompatible devices will start looking for loopholes. The application Flyby11, available on GitHub, bypasses the system requirements.
Two ways
The application was developed by a developer named Belim. FlyBy 11 supports two ways to install Windows 11 without meeting system requirements. A first way is through the Server Setup method. That one uses the Windows Server installation process to escape hardware compatibility checks.
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A second way is the “Rufus” method, which obtains download links via a PowerShell script. There are other tricks you can employ to install Windows 11 through a backdoor, such as installing the operating system with the help of a USB stick or forcing the update through the Registry Editor.
Not without a fight
Keep in mind that installing Windows 11 through any backdoor rarely goes without a hitch. Microsoft stands firm on system requirements and logically does not encourage trying to circumvent them. Any loophole opened by handy Windows users will sooner or later be closed again by Microsoft.
Even if you wanted to use the FlyBy11 app, there are some things to keep in mind. The application is not recognized by Microsoft, so there is a very good chance that Defender’s alarm bells will go off upon installation.
Microsoft has even tightened the system requirements for Windows 11 24H2. For example, every device must meet the PopCnt instruction. If it is not, no backdoor to Windows 11 will open.
The Windows 11 24H2 update has been available since early October. Installation of the latest version is at your own risk, however .
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