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FIRST THINGS FIRST! Check Your Current System Ensure you're on Windows 10 or 11. All good? Move on to the next exciting step! NEXT UP: Snag the Windows 11 ISO File Get ready to grab that all-important file. Here's how: Jump onto the https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11 Look out for "disk image" and click it. Choose "Windows 11 Multi Edition ISO" from the dropdown. Hit "Download Now" and wait for magic to happen. DON'T MISS THIS: Configure Language Settings Crucial for a smooth transition: Peek at your "regional format" in the PC's region settings. Pick a language that matches this format. It's key for keeping all your stuff during the upgrade. Click "Confirm," then start the download. ONWARDS: Mount the ISO File After downloading: Right-click the ISO file and choose "Mount." If you see a warning, just go ahead with "Open." The ISO contents will now be available to you. KEEP IT ORGANIZED: Create a Win11 Folder Open File Explorer, go to "This PC," then the "C drive." Create a new folder named "Win11." COPY-PASTE TIME: Transfer ISO Files Select all files in the ISO (Ctrl+A). Drag and drop them into the "Win11" folder. ALMOST THERE: Eject the ISO Right-click the mounted ISO in This PC and hit "Eject." Keep the Win11 folder open. CRITICAL MOVE: Launch Command Prompt as Administrator Search "CMD," right-click Command Prompt, and select "Run as administrator." IT'S COMMAND TIME: Enter the Magic Words In Command Prompt, type: C:\Win11\setup.exe /product server Hit Enter to start the setup wizard. GETTING REAL: Begin the Upgrade Click "Change how setup downloads updates," pick "Not right now." Click "Next" for system checks. Accept the terms to continue. CHOICES, CHOICES: Choose What to Keep Decide to keep files, settings, and apps, just personal files, or wipe everything. Then, hit "Next." THE FINAL COUNTDOWN: Complete the Upgrade Let the setup do its thing. Click "Install." This might take a while! WRAPPING UP: Post-Upgrade Steps Jump into Windows Update, pause, then resume updates. Snag all the latest updates. CONCLUSION: You Did It! You've now upgraded to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. If this guide helped, throw a like my way and stay tuned for more!