Microsoft’s confusing set of system requirements includes TPM 2.0 support, due to which machines with Intel’s 6th Gen or older processors cannot run Windows 11. During the rollout, most were getting the same Your PC does not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. Your channel options will be limited error.

Why am I getting the error message Your channel options will be limited?

You may be getting the error because your PC does not comply with the Windows 11 system requirements. Windows 11 will only run on machines with Intel’s 7th Gen or above and AMD’s Ryzen 1000 series or above processors. Additionally, you also need to have TPM and Secure Boot options enabled. If you don’t know what channel options mean, let us help you with that. When you opt into the Insiders program, you get to choose from three channel – Dev, Beta, and In Release Preview channel.

How do I fix the Your channel options will be limited error?

1. Enable TPM and Secure Boot in BIOS

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) is an important component in your computer that helps your computer start. If your PC meets Windows 11’s hardware requirements, then enabling the TPM option and secure boot should fix the issue

2. Enabling Dev channel with Windows Registry hacks

Before proceeding, here’s a piece of warning. Registry hacks can sometimes break the OS. Hence, we recommend you follow the instructions carefully. SPONSORED Considering that you’ve already enrolled yourself into the Windows Insider program, you should now be enrolled in the Windows 11 Dev channel.

How do I leave the Insiders program?

Microsoft allows you to unregister yourself from the Insiders program if you no longer want to receive the builds. The process of unregistering is same as what you did to register. Go to the Insider program in Settings and click on Leave the Insiders program option. You can enroll again if you want. However, getting out of Insiders program won’t roll you back from Windows 11 to Windows 10. You’ll either need to clean install Windows 10 or roll back using the settings if you have the previous OS’s backup.

We wouldn’t recommend installing preview builds on your work machines as they’re not very stable for regular usage. Also, do make sure to take a backup of Windows 10 before proceeding. If you’re new to Windows 11 and don’t know what has happened since its launch, check out our latest Windows 11 build review to learn more about the OS. Were you able to get rid of the Your Channel Options will be Limited issue by following these methods? Let us know in the comments section below.

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