Question Windows 11 won't install --- "This computer does not meet minimum requirements" ?

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I'm trying to install Windows 11 from a brand new OEM DVD. I have a brand new Asus Rog Strix B550 mobo that says it's "Windows 11 compatible" on it's Amazon page. The CPU is a 12 core AMD Ryzen AM4 socket that I already owned.

When I try to install Windows 11, I get a "this computer does not meet minimum requirements for Windows 11" message.

I've updated the BIOS.

I've turned on TPM in the BIOS.

I've tried EVERY Windows 11 install work around, hack and trick I can find on the internet.

NOTHING WORKS.

WIndows 11 WILL NOT let me install it, no matter what I do.

Is there ANY WAY I can get this to work?

I'm really reaching the end of my rope just TRYING TO INSTALL IT.

They want everyone to adopt a new OS version of Windows and then they make it a huge annoyance to install and use on existing equipment. Yeah... that sounds like a good plan for widespread adoption.

I swear, Windows gets WORSE each "upgrade" iteration, so I guess MS is just remaining true to form.

If my only option at this point is to spend hundreds of dollars on brand new TPM friendly parts, I'll just drop Windows all together, get a $600 Mac Mini and make my life a million times easier.

I've been looking for an excuse to justify switching to Mac. I think Windows 11 might be it.

So far... I"m EXTREMELY SOURED on Windows 11 and I haven't even been able to use it yet!!!
 
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Is there ANY WAY I can get this to work?
You can create a bootable USB installer using Windows Media Creation Tools. If you want to avail the OEM license key on the DVD, you can use the key during installation. you can move forward with an installation of the OS without a license key as well, only thing is you'll see a watermark n the bottom right hand corner.

Out of curiosity, where did you source this brand new OEM dvd from?
 
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Marc42 said:
Windows 11 from a brand new OEM dvd.
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My question is, where did you get that DVD? 🤔

It is not sold for the public.
Public version that you can get, is Retail, not OEM. And public version is installed over the USB thumb drive (where you need to use the media creation tool).
Full guide here: https://forums.tomshardware.com/threads/windows-11-clean-install-tutorial.3831442/

If you are SI yourself, you need to provide your own customer support. Since that's what the OEM version is. It is for system integrators (aka OEMs).

Also, you did read the terms of OEM installation disc, right? Printed on the package.

Front side:
e218c8ea-146d-4825-8fe2-19d72bf79bd7


Back side:
dac60acf-0b69-48ed-8587-6c1089619aea
 
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Marc42 said:
The CPU is a 12 core AMD Ryzen AM4 socket that I already owned.
When I try to install Windows 11, I get a "this computer does not meet minimum requirements for Windows 11" message.
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What model cpu are you using?
Is your cpu in supported cpu list for windows 11?

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/w...supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

Are you booting your DVD in UEFI mode? Windows 11 install requires UEFI mode.
It may also require Secure Boot to be enabled. Do you have Secure boot enabled?
 
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Marc42 said:
I'm trying to install Windows 11 from a brand new OEM dvd. I have a brand new Asus Rog Strix B550 mobo that says it's "Windows 11 compatible"
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The OEM DVD most likely a Dell or HP will not install on any machine that is not the PC it was sold with.

Honestly I have never seen a Window 11 OEM out there in the wild but never look for one as well.

I would follow the many links some of our Mod post or the one Aeacus posted to install Windows 11.
 
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stonecarver said:
The OEM DVD most likely a Dell or HP will not install on any machine that is not the PC it was sold with.
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Older OEM DVDs (e.g Win7) installed fine, just like any other installation media.

And even if the Win11 on that DVD would've been already installed and key used, the installation would still work. But key wouldn't, since it's already used up.

But looks like M$ has upped the security for Win11 OEM DVD. I linked the terms above and it is written in it that: "... using the OEM pre-installation tools.".
If so, it looks like there is another, dedicated software (tool) needed, to install Win11 from OEM DVD. Without it, you have shiny piece of plastic.

To think about it, makes sense. Since OEM DVD is cheaper than retail version, hence why end users want it. But it is not meant for end users, unless one accepts the OEM terms and is willing to be OEM/SI. Meaning 0 customer support from M$ (among other things).
 
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Aeacus said:
Older OEM DVDs (e.g Win7) installed fine, just like any other installation media.

And even if the Win11 on that DVD would've been already installed and key used, the installation would still work. But key wouldn't, since it's already used up.

But looks like M$ has upped the security for Win11 OEM DVD. I linked the terms above and it is written in it that: "... using the OEM pre-installation tools.".
If so, it looks like there is another, dedicated software (tool) needed, to install Win11 from OEM DVD. Without it, you have shiny piece of plastic.

To think about it, makes sense. Since OEM DVD is cheaper than retail version, hence why end users want it. But it is not meant for end users, unless one accepts the OEM terms and is willing to be OEM/SI. Meaning 0 customer support from M$ (among other things).
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And, as unanswered...where did this "Win 11 OEM DVD" come from?
 
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