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this PC doesn;t currently meet windows 11 system requirements

tony gylland 0 Reputation points
2025-12-14T17:56:28.63+00:00

it is telling me -You can't install Windows on a USB flash drive using setup

i am using a

Processor 12th Gen Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-12700 2.10 GHz

Installed RAM 64.0 GB (63.8 GB usable)

Device ID BE1ADE7B-7572-4604-A053-E2EF454069D3

Product ID 00330-50000-00000-AAOEM

System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor

Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 22H2

Installed on ‎10/‎11/‎2022

OS build 22621.4317

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1041.0

i have all USB unpluged from the system

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Install and upgrade
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  1. DaveM121 889.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-12-14T18:31:28.98+00:00

    Your system is fully Windows 11 compatible, try this fix for that installing on a USB error when updating your system.

    Click your Start Button, type regedit and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor

    Click View and make sure 'Address Bar' is turned on

    Paste this into the Address Bar at the top and hit Enter

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control

    Then in the right pane if this value exists - PortableOperatingSystem

    Right click and delete it

    Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC

    Then check if the update will complete.

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    2025-12-14T17:56:38.2866667+00:00

    It seems that your PC meets the hardware requirements for Windows 11, as you have a compatible 12th Gen Intel Core i7 processor and sufficient RAM. However, the error message you are encountering regarding not being able to install Windows on a USB flash drive typically indicates that the installation media is not being recognized properly or that the installation method is not supported for USB drives.

    Here are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

    1. Check Installation Method: Ensure you are using the correct method to create the installation media. You can use the Windows Media Creation Tool to create a bootable USB drive.
    2. Use a Different USB Port: Sometimes, using a different USB port can help, especially if you have USB 3.0 and USB 2.0 ports available.
    3. Format the USB Drive: Make sure the USB drive is formatted correctly (FAT32 is commonly used for bootable drives). You can format it using Disk Management in Windows.
    4. Disconnect Other USB Devices: Although you mentioned all USB devices are unplugged, double-check to ensure no other devices are connected that might interfere with the installation process.
    5. BIOS Settings: Check your BIOS settings to ensure that USB booting is enabled and that Secure Boot is configured correctly.

    If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider checking the Microsoft support documentation or forums for further assistance.

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