If you want to upgrade your system to Windows 11 24H2 without performing a clean installation and while running on unsupported hardware, the Flyby11 utility will help you. In this article, we will explain how to use this simple and effective tool.
Using Flyby11
1) Download Flyby11 from the developer’s official GitHub page or directly from our server:
2) Extract the archive to a convenient location and run the utility.
3) When launching, you may see a warning from SmartScreen. Click “More info”, then “Run anyway” or just “Yes”.
Windows 11 Upgrade Options in Flyby11
After launching the utility, the following main options are available to you:
1) Native (Recommended), Method 1 — Inplace Upgrade via Server Setup:
This method runs the Windows installer with the /product server key, allowing you to upgrade the system from an ISO image even if it doesn’t meet the minimum requirements.
2) Scripts (optional), Method 2 — Inplace Upgrade via Registry:
This method modifies the registry to bypass system requirement checks for installing Windows 11 using an ISO image.
3) Direct — Force Windows Update to Windows 11 24H2:
This method sets policies to force an update to the 24H2 version via Windows Update (only suitable for supported systems).
For this guide, we will use the first method.
Step-by-Step Guide to Upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 Using Flyby11
1) Download the Windows 11 24H2 ISO image, for example from our catalog.
Flyby11 can download the image automatically after pressing the Start button. Also you can use our catalog or other third-party sources.
2) Check the Inplace Upgrade via Server Setup option in the Native section.
3) Click the Mount and Run ISO button and specify the path to the ISO image.
4) Start the upgrade process by following the standard Windows installer instructions. Your files and applications will remain untouched.
If you need to use other methods, they are also available in the utility.
Creating a Bootable USB Drive with Flyby11
In addition to upgrading, Flyby11 allows you to create a bootable USB drive for installing Windows 11 on an unsupported PC.
1) Check the I want to create Windows 11 Installation Media option.
2) Select the USB drive (only those created with Rufus or the Media Creation Tool are suitable; Ventoy is not supported).
3) Click the Apply USB Compatibility Patch button to make the flash drive compatible with devices that do not meet system requirements.
Flyby11 utility is easy to use and will be a useful tool for users who need to upgrade Windows 11 to version 24H2 on unsupported devices. Try this tool to bypass restrictions and keep your data without unnecessary complications.
