How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 (25H2) on Unsupported PCs
How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 (25H2) on Unsupported PCs — step-by-step guide
This video walks you through everything you need: official Windows 11 ISO download and language tips; quick checks for Windows 10 version and CPU POPCNT support (using CPU-Z or an AI query); a PC Health Check overview; step-by-step Rufus USB creation; three working upgrade methods (Command Prompt, registry patch, Rufus); plus rollback (10-day) and cleanup tips after upgrading.
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⏱ Timestamps / Chapters
00:00 — Intro / Teaser
00:18 — Check System Requirements
00:55 — Step 1 — Check Your Windows 10 Version
01:50 — Step 2 — Check CPU Compatibility (POPCNT)
03:39 — Step 3 — Check Overall Upgrade Eligibility (PC Health Check)
05:13 — Download Windows 11 ISO File
07:47 — Bypass Windows 11 Hardware Requirements
08:26 — Method 1 — Using Command Prompt (setupprep.exe)
11:25 — Method 2 — Using Registry Edit (Batch Script)
14:45 — Method 3 — Using Rufus (Bootable USB)
17:45 — Rollback Options (10-Day Window)
18:28 — Free Up Disk Space / Cleanup
19:15 — Outro
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💻 Useful Commands:
Check the current Windows language with the command:
dism /online /get-intl
Upgrade Command for Method 1:
setupprep.exe /product server
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💾 Links and Resources:
🔗 Download the PC Health Check app:
https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp
🔗 Download Microsoft Windows 11 ISO File:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/softw...
🔗 Download CPU-Z app:
https://www.cpuid.com/softwares/cpu-z...
🔗 Batch Script for Registry Edits:
https://pastebin.com/raw/rFHBM6AT
🔗 Download Rufus app:
https://rufus.ie/en/
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💻 Example Question for ChatGPT, Grok, Gemini, Copilot, or other AI tools:
For instance, we asked ChatGPT the following question:
"Does my Intel Core i7-3632QM CPU support POPCNT?"
You can replace the CPU model with yours and ask the same question to check compatibility!
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📌 Tips After Upgrading:
Learn how to roll back to a previous version within 10 days.
Free up storage by deleting old Windows installation files.
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If you encounter any issues, drop a comment below, and we’ll be happy to help! Don’t forget to back up your data before proceeding to avoid potential data loss.
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