Windows 11: how to bypass TPM checks during dynamic updates
Windows 11 users who have installed Microsoft's operating system on devices that don't meet the minimum system requirements may have run into troubles installing recent updates. Updates may fail to install on these devices and users may be puzzled as to why that is happening.
Microsoft did announce previously that it would not guarantee that any kind of updates would install on devices that would not meet Windows 11's minimum system requirements. It appears that some updates check for requirements, and if these are not met, won't install on devices.
Windows users who want to install Windows 11 on devices that don't meet the system requirements can do so easily. While Microsoft did publish a warning stating that users were on their own if they did so, it did release instructions for installing Windows 11 on incompatible devices.
Third-party tools like MediaCreationTool.bat, Ventoy, or Rufus can also be used to upgrade incompatible devices or install Windows 11 from scratch on these devices.
Not all updates may fail, but users who run into the issue may wonder what they can do about it. Is there a way to bypass the minimum requirements again to get the failing updates to install? Yes, indeed there is.
Here is what you need to do:
- Open the GitHub project website of the MediaCreationTool.bat utility.
- Select Code > Download ZIP.
- Extract the ZIP on the target system.
- Open the folder bypass11.
- Right-click on Skip_TPM_Check_on_Dynamic_Update.cmd and select run as administrator.
- If "Windows protected your PC" is displayed, select More info > Run anyway.
- Confirm the UAC prompt that is displayed.
A command prompt window opens that confirms that the bypass has been installed on the system. You may run the script again at any time to remove the bypass again from the system.
A comment at the top of the file reveals that it uses a /Product Server trick for the bypass.
v7 dynamically skips the anti-consumer windows 11 setup checks via /Product Server trick
it is most reliable, and only has a 'Windows Server' label cosmetic-ish difference
It is advised to create a backup of the system before you make any change to it, including this one. You may load the cmd file in a plain text editor to look at the code and make sure that it is legitimate.
Closing Words
Microsoft's overall strategy in regards to incompatible systems is quite puzzling to many users. The company did publish instructions, with a scary sounding disclaimer, on installing Windows 11 on incompatible systems. Users who did upgrade their devices using the instructions or installed Windows 11 anew may now run into these roadblocks.
Microsoft did make it clear that these installations were not supported and that updates might not be delivered to these devices, but is there really a technical reason for the failure or did Microsoft add these checks on purpose?
Now You: what is your take on this? (via Semper Video)
There is not still W11 23H2 and these instructions are nonsense by now. :[
It worked for me just fine. You’re probably not following the instructions clearly.
Just tried the password option and the OOBE option and didnt work.
Worked perfectly. Thank OP.
Worked perfectly for me just now. Specifically, the regedit option.
Is this cut and paste from a Microsoft PR paper, because it 1000% BS:
“By listening to user insights, Microsoft has demonstrated its commitment to refining the Windows experience based on real-world needs.”
Windows 11 is proof they don’t give a s*it.
Worked for me just now
I agree! Windows 11 was a downgrade to me and I kept all 8 computers in our family on Windows 10 as a result. They didn’t listen to any customers. The taskbar was THE main reason I stayed away from Windows 11. With 6 monitors, it is impossible to navigate so many browser tabs, without the feature. I will try the new version in the virtual box to see if it is worth it yet.
Microsoft did a terrible job with this implementation.
They simply need to employ the creator of StartAllBack to fix Windows. He is smarter and more talented than the entire campus of Microsoft employees.
lol
Thank you so much! I work in IT and this is extremely useful information!
Thanks man. The second method worked great!
I used the second method, and i got exactly what i expected.
Using the Bypass 2: Use a banned email address email worked fantastically as I had gone to far to use the bypass 1.
I will be back when I next have a problem.
Keep you the great work
W11 File Explorer is the worst crap ever done. W11 is the biggest shame ever.
Just one more reason for me to go to Linux when Windows 10 ages out.
@ MarineRecon,
Be careful which Linux distro you choose. Some of them don’t include the Wayland protocol which is a security issue i.e. apps can copy, paste and inject data without user interaction.
It’s included in Fedora: https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora/latest/system-administrators-guide/Wayland/
How about a DARK MODE for your website? That would be oh so nice.
Something like this : [https://img.justpaste.me/image/8617] maybe?
Done with ‘Dark Reader Extension for ? Firefox’ [https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/darkreader/]
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Definitely NOT! Once you get older and your eyesight starts to fail you’ll positively loathe dark mode.
Microsoft completely ruined File Explorer by converting to XAML/WinUI/whatever new bloated modern garbage. Its worse than it ever was.
i tested it on win10 current edition. speeds up explorer like a charm
SO what is the priority numbers to give preference to ethernet over wireless?
Worked very well happy to have Windows Photo Viewer back in action in Windows-11
Worked for me (registry option) thank god, I can use the search option to find things on my computer again. Thank you so much!
Install Everything Search and dispense with Microsoft’s crappy search tool. https://www.voidtools.com/
Martin wrote an article on it: https://www.ghacks.net/2020/10/09/add-everything-search-to-the-windows-taskbar-for-even-faster-searches/
I presume the text “WindowsCopilot,,” is a typographical error (2023/09/17/how-to-disable-windows-copilot-in-windows/). The broken comment system unfortunately looks like it is populating itself via AI autopilot.
Hopefully, this Windows Copilot nonsense fails even more spectacularly than Cortana. Who requested this? We want all of the UX features removed back in 11, not this copilot nonsense.
I really don’t mind all of these Windows enhancement but Microsoft get one thing very wrong. ‘Opt in’, is far better than seek information and work to disable.
Turn off Windows Copilot entirely is not good enough.
How to uninstall Copilot entirely ?
@ ilev,
Use Gpedit or the registry. Explained in this article: https://www.ghacks.net/2023/09/17/how-to-disable-windows-copilot-in-windows/
With that snake oil salesman Panos gone, hopefully Windows can return to a normal desktop operating system without all the insanity it has right now in Windows 11.
Can we please stop being ‘politically correct’ (lying) and call them ads again instead of ‘suggestions’?