Microsoft’s new Windows 11 OS version is here now and everyone already installing it. The new Windows 11 comes with unique, amazing, and incredibly visual, great features and hood changes. It provides a calm and creative space where users can pursue their passions through a fresh experience, from a rejuvenated Start menu to new ways to connect to your favorite people, news, games, content, new icons, and probably new themes idea of using Android apps. However, the new Windows 11 OS is a bit difficult to activate, but do not worry. All you need to do is continue reading this article to know how to install Windows 11 on Mac with BootCamp.
Insider Build of Windows 11 (22000.51) was released some days ago by Microsoft Inc and for users to receive the build, you would need to signup for the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider Program. The only prerequisites for the build to install and among the minimum system requirements is TMP 2.0. This is a questionable barrier and most likely imposed by OEMs to promote new hardware sales. It also negatively affects Intel Macs because Apple firmware does not support TPM.
What is TPM 2.0
The TPM or Trusted Platform Module is an amazing chip built into the logic board or firmware of a computer system to ensure the integrity of the operating system’s security. It is very similar to what Security Enclave does on Macs as it fully controls cryptographic keys, DRM management (digital right management), and much more.
We all know that not every computer has had TMP 2.0 since it was introduced in 2014 and that’s the problem with using TPM 2.0. There is a high chance that a desktop PC does not have a TMP chip when it comes to a custom-built desktop PC. Although you can add it if you want. Microsoft provides a list of every processor that can run Windows 11, and most of them were introduced after 2017.
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Fortunately, there are ways to trick the Windows 11 installer into bypassing these system requirements. It has been tried on several machines including the 2018 Mac mini and the 2019 13-in MacBook Pro. Below are the steps to successfully getting Macs upgraded to Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.22000.51. Windows 11 Bootcamp
Steps to Upgrade Mac to Windows 11 Insider Preview
- Complete a Windows 11 install through Boot Camp Assistant and install Boot Camp drivers.
- Signup for Windows Insider Program and select the Dev Channel then install available updates
- Create a REG file in Notepad with the output below, double-click to add values to the registry then restart.
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\LabConfig]
“BypassTPMCheck”=dword:00000001
“BypassSecureBootCheck”=dword:00000001
- Open Windows Updates to check for Windows 11 Insider Preview 10.0.22000.51 and continue with the download
- When the download stops at 8% with a message that it has encountered TPM 2.0 error 0x8024a205, download the modified appraiserres.dll to replace the one in C:\$WINDOWS.~BT\Sources folder.
- Restart the system and click the [Retry/Fix Issues] button in Windows Updates
- Windows 11 installer should proceed when the Almost Ready message appears
Important Features of Windows 11
Windows 11 provides a calm and creative space where users can pursue their passions through a fresh experience. From a rejuvenated Start menu to new ways to connect to your favorite people, news, games, and content
It provides access to all the apps you need and multi-task with ease with tools like Snap layouts, Desktops, and a new more-intuitive redocking experience.
Users can connect instantly to the people they care about right from their desktop with Microsoft Teams. Call or chat for free—no matter what device they are on.
With Microsoft Edge and many Widgets, you can choose from. You can quickly stay up to date with the news, information, and entertainment that matters most to you. Easily find the apps you need and the shows you love to watch in the new Microsoft Store.
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