Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 without TPM 2.0: A Step-by-Step Guide

Ralph Adolphs

Updated: May 9, 2025

Are you trying to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 but facing issues due to the absence of TPM 2.0 on your computer? This guide is for you. We will walk you through three reliable methods to bypass Windows 11's TPM 2.0 requirements and successfully upgrade your system.

Important: Before initiating the upgrade, it's advisable to familiarize yourself with the process of downgrading from Windows 11 to Windows 10 in case you encounter issues post-upgrade.

• Method 1: Delete the appraiserres.dll file on C drive
• Method 2: Utilize MediaCreationTool.bat
• Method 3: Leverage Windows11Upgrade tool

Method 1: Deleting the appraiserres.dll file on C drive

Microsoft allows bypassing the TPM check to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10. This involves using Microsoft's official Windows 11 ISO file and following specific steps.

Step 1: Download the Windows 11 ISO file

1. Navigate to the Windows 11 Download page. Scroll down to "Download Windows 11 Disk Image (ISO)", select Windows 11, and click Download.

2. Choose your product language and click Confirm.

3. Click on the 64-bit Download or 32-bit Download button as applicable.

4. Save the Windows 11 ISO file to your preferred location and wait for the download to complete.

Step 2: Initialize Windows 11 setup

1. Right-click the downloaded Windows 11 ISO file and select Mount.

2. Open the "setup.exe" file and click Yes if prompted by User Account Control.

3. In the Windows 11 Setup window, click on "Change how Setup downloads updates".

4. Select Not right now and proceed to Step 3 without closing the window.

Step 3: Delete the appraiserres.dll file under the C drive

1. Open File Explorer, go to the View tab, and check Hidden items to reveal hidden files and folders.

2. Navigate to the C drive, locate the $WINDOWS.~BT folder, and open it.

3. In the Sources folder, find and delete the appraiserres.dll file to bypass TPM checks.

Step 4: Install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0

1. Return to the Windows 11 Setup window and click Next.

2. Accept the applicable notices and license terms.

3. Click Install to begin the installation process.

4. Wait for the installation to complete. Your computer will restart several times.

5. Upon completion, you'll be on the Windows 11 desktop, successfully upgraded without TPM 2.0.

Method 2: Using MediaCreationTool.bat

The MediaCreationTool.bat tool by AveYo on GitHub can bypass TPM checks and upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11.

Step 1: Download MediaCreationTool.bat from GitHub.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded file and run MediaCreationTool as administrator.

Step 3: Select Windows 11 in the MCT Version dialog.

Step 4: Choose Auto Upgrade.

Step 5: Wait for the tool to download Windows 11.

Step 6: The tool will create Windows 11 media and check for updates, bypassing TPM checks.

Step 7: Your computer will start installing Windows 11 without TPM 2.0.

Method 3: Using Windows11Upgrade tool

Windows11Upgrade is another tool that can bypass TPM checks for upgrading to Windows 11.

Step 1: Download Windows11Upgrade and the Windows 11 ISO file.

Step 2: Extract Windows11Upgrade_EN.zip and run Windows11Upgrade.exe.

Step 3: Select the Windows 11 ISO file you've downloaded.

Step 4: Choose Upgrade and click Install system.

Step 5: Windows 11 Setup will check for updates, bypassing TPM checks.

Step 6: Your computer will then install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0.