I'm trying to install Windows from a bootable USB stick, but I hit a snag when it asks for the product key. After I enter it, I get an error message saying my PC doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11. I've checked the compatibility of all my components and even bought new parts for my setup, which includes an ASUS Prime X860-P motherboard. I need help quickly since I'm heading to visit my grandpa tomorrow morning and need to get this sorted out.
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If you're having issues getting Windows 11 installed, a good workaround is to first install Windows 10 and then upgrade to 11. Most of the time, failure is due to TPM being disabled, so double-check that if you can.
Sounds like something isn't compatible. My guess is that the motherboard might lack a TPM chip or the version is outdated. Go through all your hardware to make sure it meets the requirements.
First, make sure to check your BIOS settings. You need to have TPM enabled and be booting in UEFI mode rather than Legacy or CSM. If you're starting with an empty system, consider installing Windows 10 first—version 22H2 is good. You can find the ISO online directly instead of using the Media Creation Tool. Once that's running, plug in your Windows 11 USB and run Setup from the drive's main folder.
As for your motherboard, the PCIe slots shouldn't affect the installation directly—it's more about whether all your components can work together. Make sure your graphics card is seated properly though.
Have you tried creating a new bootable USB with Rufus? You can set it up to disable those hardware checks and even skip the online account setup.
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