How to get Windows 11 Dev builds in case your PC doesn't meet the minimum hardware requirements

However, the minimum hardware requirements from Microsoft can be a big barrier.

This is a situation that many Windows users are facing, especially for those who own too old PC systems (which do not support TPM 2.0), as well as plan to install this developing operating system in the future. virtual machine.

Fortunately, Microsoft seems to be making an exception for members of the long-term Windows 10 Insiders program. Specifically, Microsoft will allow Windows 10 Insiders users to install the Dev version of Windows 11 even on a PC system whose hardware configuration does not meet the minimum requirements.

However, with that said, you will need to join the Windows 10 Insiders program by June 24, in order to enjoy this 'privilege'. That is, if you just signed up for Windows 10 Insiders now, it's too late.

In theory, even with unsatisfactory hardware, you could still join the internal Windows Insider program. But you will be pushed to the Release Preview channel. This channel will usually receive very few new builds.

However, there is a simple trick (with risks involved, of course) that can help you get around this limitation, simply by making a few tweaks to the registry.

Note: This is only necessary if you are a new Insider and want to join Dev Insider using old hardware.

Step 1. First, join the Insider program and select the Release Preview ring. This will be your only option.

Step 2. Restart the system, then open Registry Editor .

Step 3. Then navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft WindowsSelfHost UI Selection

Step 4. Change the text in the UIBranch key to Dev

Step 5. Change the text in the ContentType key to Mainline

Step 6. Change the text in the Ring key to External .

Step 7. Then navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE SOFTWARE Microsoft WindowsSelfHost Applicability

Step 8. Change the text in the BranchName key to Dev

Step 9. Change the text in the ContentType key to Mainline

Step 10. Change the text in the Ring key to External

Step 11. Now, exit the registry editor, reboot the system. You should find yourself in the Dev ring and ready to receive the first Insider builds of Windows 11 early next week.

Good luck.

Marvin Fry

Update 29 June 2021