You can just bypass those hardware requirements fairly easily.
Microsoft specifically warns people not to bypass Windows 11 requirements:
Installing Windows 11 on a device that doesn’t meet Windows 11 minimum system requirements isn’t recommended. If Windows 11 is installed on ineligible hardware, your device won’t receive support from Microsoft, and you should be comfortable assuming the risk of running into compatibility issues.
Devices that don’t meet these system requirements might malfunction due to compatibility or other issues. Additionally, these devices aren’t guaranteed to receive updates, including but not limited to security updates.
Lazycog@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
Thanks for the links. I recall reading that installing windows 11 with bypasses might break after some future update? I just didn’t want to offer a solution that might cause issues as well.
For some linux was a good option, but for some I said you can either get a new computer or pay for the LTSC. Thankfully I was able to find some affordable win11 compatible laptops for their usecases.
AtariDump@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Go visit mass graves.dev and run the ESU patch; that’ll get them another 3 years of security patching in W10.
kazerniel@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
Thank you, I was already familiar with massgrave.dev, but didn’t realise they offered this patch! Very handy!
AtariDump@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
You’re welcome!
Lazycog@sopuli.xyz 3 weeks ago
That’s useful, thanks for the recommendation! I’ll have to check this out. Especially nice for those who can’t afford new PC’s atm.