New Update Flyoobe (formerly Flyby11)

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GitHub - builtbybel/FlyOOBE: Fly through your Windows 11 setup 🐝

Fly through your Windows 11 setup 🐝. Contribute to builtbybel/FlyOOBE development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Originally, Flyby11 was a simple patcher to remove the restrictions stopping you from installing Windows 11 (24H2) on unsupported hardware.
Old PC? No TPM, no Secure Boot, unsupported CPU? Flyby11 let you install Windows 11 anyway.

After helping thousands upgrade, one thing became clear:
Bypassing checks is only half the battle.
We needed a full setup solution — one that respects user choices instead of Microsoft's defaults.

Flyoobe was the next step:

• Skip the fluff
• Remove the junk
• Take full control from first boot

Because your PC should work for you, not the other way around.
Flyoobe keeps the original idea alive and pushes it even further.

Version	Purpose	Features	Download
Flyoobe (New)	Upgrade + OOBE Toolkit	• Windows 10 → 11 upgrades • OOBE customization • Tweaks & Debloat • Scriptable setup extensions	⬇ Download Flyoobe
Flyby11 (Classic)	Upgrade Only	• Win10 → Win11 Inplace upgrade • Hardware check bypass • Minimal footprint	⬇ Download Flyby11 Classic

Note on Flyby11 Classic​

Flyby11 Classic is becoming outdated and will no longer be promoted in future GitHub releases.
Since I'm no longer maintaining the Classic version and with mounting issues around ISO mounting and hardware checks I strongly recommend switching to Flyoobe. Flyoobe performs the same checks internally (so you won't even notice them), and inside Flyoobe > app you'll find the updated Flyby11.exe v3.12.
This version can either be launched standalone with the parameter mentioned above, or directly from within Flyoobe.

 

[Nevi]

Upgrade or Install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC​

 

[silversurfer]

Flyby11 Version 0.12 - We are starting​

This update now enables also the creation of a bootable USB stick formatted as FAT32. For a Windows installation medium to boot from USB sticks in UEFI mode, it should be formatted in FAT32. However, if the install.wim file exceeds 4 GB, it cannot be written to a FAT32-formatted medium like a USB stick. While the UEFI specification doesn't explicitly prevent booting from NTFS media, it mandates support for FAT32 booting. For a UEFI/GPT installation of Windows, an EFI boot partition must be formatted as FAT32 on the target drive, as I read from Microsoft. Since Microsoft often increases the size of install.wim, it eventually surpasses the 4 GB limit, making it impossible to copy to a FAT32 USB stick. To address this, I split install.wim into two install.swm files, which are reassembled during setup.

Additionally, I have not yet integrated a Flyby (which I now call it, but you know I'm referring to a bypass) that injects a skip for hardware requirements directly into the ISO during Media Creation. I still need to explore this further, as boot media have never been a focus for me. Throughout this process, I use only built-in Windows tools like DiskPart, Robocopy, and DISM without relying on external bootloaders like Rufus.

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Release Flyby11 0.12 - We are starting · builtbybel/Flyby11

Honestly, I wrote the tool in about an hour for a good friend, just to make a quick solution for a specific problem they were facing. Since it turned out to be quite useful, I thought I’d share it ...

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[SearchLight]

Hi,
I used the script to upgrade my old Windows 10 running Dell PC and the upgrade went smooth as silk. The PC is running 24H2 well.

My only problem was that the server installation only offered me two options: keep nothing or keep my personal files. The option to keep personal files and existing apps was greyed out I lost many software apps that I had installed. I now reinstalled some with the notion of running lean and mean meaning less is more.

I hope the option to keep the personal and apps is restored or maybe a bug?

I say this because I anticipate losing my installed apps again when Windows 11 24H2 moves to the next version, and I decide to upgrade using the script.

Thoughts?

 

[roger_m]

My only problem was that the server installation only offered me two options: keep nothing or keep my personal files. The option to keep personal files and existing apps was greyed out I lost many software apps that I had installed. I now reinstalled some with the notion of running lean and mean meaning less is more.

That shouldn't have happened. Maybe you were installing a different language version of 24H2?

 

[silversurfer]

Flyby11 0.14​

• Added a new script to facilitate the Windows 11 24H2 upgrade for officially supported systems, streamlining the update process. Therefore, please use (Direct) Method 3. This reduces the wait time for the update and allows for an immediate upgrade (The underlying details can be found in the Patch3.json file located in the "upgraider" folder.)
• Integrated a new plugins manager. In the future, this could also include additional scripts that don’t just focus on hardware bypassing but also cover general upgrades, installations, downloads, offerings of autounattend.xml files, and setup/system tweaks (e.g. Chris Titus Tech App). Access this through the "Import [...]" item at the end of the list in the main interface
• New app icon and title updated to "Upgrading Assistant" Credits
• Link to "Change how you experience Windows" has been updated
• Minor cosmetic and DPI adjustments

Release Flyby11 0.14 · builtbybel/Flyby11

Added a new script to facilitate the Windows 11 24H2 upgrade for officially supported systems, streamlining the update process. Therefore, please use (Direct) Method 3. This reduces the wait time f...

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[silversurfer]

FlyBy11: update introduces more Windows 11 installation options and plugins​

When you launch FlyByScript now after the download, you still get the dreaded "are you sure" security warning on Windows 11. Once you accept it, you see more options. The initial options, now called Method 1 and Method 2, are still available.

If you plan to upgrade to Windows 11 version 24H2 on an unsupported system, these are the options that you may try. First the easier option, method 1, but if that does not work for whatever reason, the Registry hack that is method 2.

The third option that is now available is for systems that do meet the hardware requirements. You can initiate the upgrade on these systems right away. That may be easier than having to wait for Microsoft to show the upgrade when you run checks using Windows Update.

Another excellent addition is that you now get checks that tell you if method 2 or the direct option is enabled already. A small detail but still useful for verification.

The second big addition is a plugin system. This is not the first app of the developer with a plugin system. You activate it by selecting the import option in the main interface.

FlyBy11: update introduces more Windows 11 installation options and plugins - gHacks Tech News

The latest version of the open source tool FlyBy11 adds more options to install Windows 11 and plugins that give you even more flexibility.

www.ghacks.net

 

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Flyby11 0.15​

• Added the USB Compatibility Patch option to improve Windows 11 bootable USB drives. Now, you can apply a system requirement bypass to any bootable USB drive, including those made with third-party tools like Rufus. For example, you could create your bootable USB stick using the Media Creation Tool, and then apply this compatibility patch directly, regardless of the built-in method from Flyby11 or other tools. You can find this option under "I want to create Windows 11 Installation media."
• Also, I added in 0.14 a new script to make upgrading to Windows 11 24H2 easier for officially supported systems, simplifying the update process. Be sure to use (Direct) Method 3, as this cuts down the wait time for the update and allows for an immediate upgrade. You can find all the details in the Patch3.json file located in the "upgraider" folder.

Release Flyby11 0.15 · builtbybel/FlyOOBE

Added the USB Compatibility Patch option to improve Windows 11 bootable USB drives. Now, you can apply a system requirement bypass to any bootable USB drive, including those made with third-party t...

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Flyby11 0.16​

• The layout of the main UI controls has been improved for better display.
• Some bypass scripts have been optimized.
• Flyby11, in addition to bypassing hardware requirements, can also serve as a handy helper after installation (See Flyby11 Option > Change how you experience Windows). In such cases, a sleek, fast, and clever app remover (Debloater) is a must, which is now included as Dumputer. Simply launch Dumputer.exe to get started.

Release Flyby11 0.16 · builtbybel/Flyby11

The layout of the main UI controls has been improved for better display. Some bypass scripts have been optimized. Flyby11, in addition to bypassing hardware requirements, can also serve as a handy ...

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Flyby11 0.17​

• Optimized native bypass in several areas
• Updated Fido script to download the latest Windows 11 builds #33 #31

Release Flyby11 0.17 · builtbybel/Flyby11

Optimized native bypass in several areas Updated Fido script to download the latest Windows 11 builds #33 #31 By the way, all Windows 11 upgrade scripts are also available in the Bloatynosy Nue ap...

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[silversurfer]

Flyby11 1.0​

• UI Overhaul: The user interface has been simplified significantly, especially for private home users, to make upgrades smoother and easier. This version carries the legacy tag. The old extended version, designed primarily for enterprise environments (with disk creation capabilities), is still available for download.
• Windows 11 ISO can now be dragged and dropped for an in-place upgrade. Flyby11 takes care of the rest.
• An ISO file is expected to be downloaded. You can either click the Microsoft link to manually download it, or continue using Fido. For this, check the second FAQ entry where you'll find the link to click, and Fido will take care of everything for you automatically.
• In addition to in-place upgrades, you can now patch any installation USB drive, provided it was created using Rufus. Simply click the "Apply Compatibility Patch to ISO" link and apply the patch to your previously created USB drive.
• The app includes fallbacks to other supported methods in case an option doesn’t work.
• Flyby11 no longer runs with admin privileges by default. When elevated permissions are required, the app will now ask for them via UAC (User Account Control). This applies mainly to PowerShell scripts and their execution - be sure to hit YES whenever prompted.
• A small FAQ section has been added, covering the most common questions.

Release Flyby11 1.0 - Loving or Leaving Windows 11 · builtbybel/Flyby11

Dont let Microsoft boss you around and upgrade to Windows 11 even if your hardware doesn't meet the requirements. Just use the Flyby11 app, now with a major update! Leaving or Loving Windows 11http...

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[Gandalf_The_Grey]

This is the simplest option to upgrade Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Several methods exist to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware and to upgrade to a new version of Windows 11 from older versions. Microsoft allows this on one hand, but says it does not offer any kind of support, if the PC does not meet the system requirements.

Manual methods are available, but programs like Rufus have made the entire process better by automating most of it. Still, changes may block certain options that worked before.

I reviewed the open source application Flyby11 last October. The program supported two methods to install the latest version of Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. It was easy to use and worked well during tests.

The developer of the program has released a new version that makes things even simpler. All it takes now is to drag & drop a Windows 11 ISO image on the drop area in the program interface. Everything else is taken care of by the program.

Please note that this does not work on very old PCs, as Microsoft has recently added a block that prevents devices with processors that do not support the SSE 4.2 instructions from successfully installing and running the latest versions of Windows 11. Every other system should work without issues though.

This is the simplest option to upgrade Windows 11 on unsupported hardware - gHacks Tech News

The open source tool FlyBy11 makes it easier than ever to upgrade Windows 11 PCs that have unsupported hardware.

www.ghacks.net

 

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Flyby11 version 1.1​

Ive added the official Microsoft support page Can I Upgrade to Windows 11? to Flyby11. You can now check out the official requirements and easily verify if your system is eligible. Plus, if you apply the patch, you can directly search for updates via Windows Update

Release Flyby11 1.1 - Can I upgrade to Windows 11? · builtbybel/Flyby11

Ive added the official Microsoft support page Can I Upgrade to Windows 11? to Flyby11. You can now check out the official requirements and easily verify if your system is eligible. Plus, if you app...

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[simmerskool]

this sentence from ghacks URL is unclear to me: "It cannot be used for new installs, but if you want to upgrade, it is one of the tools that you may use."
So I ask what's a "new install" and upgrade from what to what -- win10 to win11 24H2? I have a VM running win10 Guest on otherwise win11 incompatible hardware. Does this mean that if I run flyby11 it will install win11 onto this VM? And once it is installed it will not (never) run into hardware issues with MS down the line? Little risk to VM perhaps, but I'm not inclined to try this on my win10 Host.

Flyby11 bypasses Windows 11's system requirements for unsupported hardware - gHacks Tech News

Flyby11 is an open source script to upgrade devices with unsupported hardware to the latest version of Windows 11.

www.ghacks.net

 

[roger_m]

this sentence from ghacks URL is unclear to me: "It cannot be used for new installs, but if you want to upgrade, it is one of the tools that you may use."
So I ask what's a "new install" and upgrade from what to what -- win10 to win11 24H2? I have a VM running win10 Guest on otherwise win11 incompatible hardware. Does this mean that if I run flyby11 it will install win11 onto this VM? And once it is installed it will not (never) run into hardware issues with MS down the line? Little risk to VM perhaps, but I'm not inclined to try this on my win10 Host.

Flyby11 bypasses Windows 11's system requirements for unsupported hardware - gHacks Tech News

Flyby11 is an open source script to upgrade devices with unsupported hardware to the latest version of Windows 11.

www.ghacks.net

You can use it upgrade from a previous version of Windows, or from an old build of Windows 11 to a new build. A new install is a clean install from install media. You can for example, use Rufus to create install media which you can use to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.

 

[simmerskool]

You can use it upgrade from a previous version of Windows, or from an old build of Windows 11 to a new build. A new install is a clean install from install media. You can for example, use Rufus to create install media which you can use to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.

ok thanks, I've read just enough to follow you (mas o menos). I've "heard" MS may offer paid extension period for win10 users, and now better than 50/50 I will install Linux on Host circa Oct 2025.

 

[roger_m]

ok thanks, I've read just enough to follow you (mas o menos). I've "heard" MS may offer paid extension period for win10 users, and now better than 50/50 I will install Linux on Host circa Oct 2025.

You can pay to get an extra year of updates. But business users can get updates for longer than that, at increased cost every year. I don't believe that Microsoft have stated how many years that they will provide updates for business users. Considering that that updates will still be released, no doubt there will be a way to get them for free.

If you upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware, you will get all the usual updates. But the yearly feature updates to new builds have to downloaded and installed manually, as on unsupported hardware they aren't delivered via Windows Update. It's possible at some point that Microsoft will stop providing updates for unsupported hardware, but personally I doubt this will happen.

 

[ForgottenSeer 94738]

I expect that public pressure on MS will result in security updates for Windows 11 continuing to be provided on unsupported platforms. Millions of PCs no longer secured would otherwise pose a significant security risk.

 

[silversurfer]

Flyby11 version 1.2​

• Compliance with Microsoft's Recent Changes: Adjustments made to accommodate Microsoft's updated CPU and TPM policies. Some infos are on Neowin
• Some scripts have been refined and rigorously tested for stability within the app

Important Notes:
Microsoft does not officially support this method, but it still works as expected

The app is now flagged as PUA:Win32/Patcher by Microsoft Defender. You can safely ignore this if you wish to proceed with the upgrade. I will contact Microsoft to verify whether this is an official classification or a false positive

Release Flyby11 1.2 · builtbybel/FlyOOBE

Compliance with Microsoft's Recent Changes: Adjustments made to accommodate Microsoft's updated CPU and TPM policies. Some infos are on Neowin Some scripts have been refined and rigorously tested f...

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[simmerskool]

Flyby11 version 1.2​

Release Flyby11 1.2 · builtbybel/FlyOOBE

Compliance with Microsoft's Recent Changes: Adjustments made to accommodate Microsoft's updated CPU and TPM policies. Some infos are on Neowin Some scripts have been refined and rigorously tested f...

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is this for our information, or do you recommend this & have you have used it...??