This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements**

This guide shows you how to install Windows 11 on a VMware ESXi virtual machine while bypassing the system requirements (such as TPM and Secure Boot).

Step 1: Boot the Virtual Machine and Start the Installation

1. Start the VM

   • The VM boots into the Boot Manager menu.
   • If it doesn't start automatically, open the console.

2. Select the Boot Source

   • Choose "EFI VMware Virtual SATA CDROM Drive (0.0)" to boot from the Windows 11 installation media.

3. Windows Setup Starts

   • After a few seconds, the Windows 11 logo appears, indicating that the installation process has started.

Step 2: Bypass the "PC Does Not Meet Requirements" Error

Without TPM and Secure Boot, the Windows 11 installation will fail.

1. Error Message Appears

   • Windows displays: "This PC doesn’t currently meet Windows 11 system requirements."
   • This happens because the VM does not meet the TPM requirement.

2. Solution: Open the Registry Editor

   • Press Shift + F10 to open the command prompt.
   • Type regedit and press Enter.

Step 3: Modify the Windows Registry to Skip TPM Check

By changing the Windows registry, you can disable the TPM and Secure Boot verification.

1. Navigate to the following path in the Registry Editor:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup

2. Create a New Key Named "LabConfig"

• Right-click on Setup > New > Key.
• Name it LabConfig.

3. Add New DWORD Values

• Right-click on LabConfig > New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
• Name the first value BypassTPMCheck and set it to 1.
• (If needed, add more values such as BypassSecureBootCheck and BypassTPMCheck, also set to 1.)

4. Close the Registry Editor and Resume Installation

• Close the registry editor and command prompt.
• Start the installation.

Step 4: Continue the Windows 11 Installation

1. Start Windows Setup

• After modifying the registry, the installation should proceed without issues.

2. Select Language and Region

• Choose your preferred language and keyboard layout.

3. Choose Installation Type

• Select "Install Windows 11".
• Accept that all data will be erased.

4. Select Windows 11 Edition

• Pick the Windows 11 version you want, such as Windows 11 Pro.

5. Windows 11 Begins Installing

• The installation process starts, and Windows 11 is set up on your virtual machine.

Conclusion

With this method, you can successfully install Windows 11 on VMware ESXi, even if your VM does not meet the official requirements. The registry hack is a proven way to bypass the system checks and proceed with the installation.

Happy virtualizing!