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The rufus method refers to using the Rufus utility to create a customized Windows 11 installation media that bypasses hardware compatibility checks, such as TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and CPU requirements. This allows upgrading older, unsupported PCs to Windows 11 while preserving existing apps and data. The method is discussed in the context of Windows 10 end-of-life, offering an alternative to paying for Extended Security Updates or retiring hardware. Trade-offs include lack of official Microsoft support, more manual effort for feature updates, and potential unavailability of certain security features.
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    Upgrade Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs with Rufus: Keep Apps & Data

    The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 is forcing millions of perfectly serviceable PCs to make a decision: pay for Extended Security Updates, retire the hardware, or find a way to install Windows 11 on devices Microsoft no longer “supports.” The good news is that...
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