How to replace Microprocessor I7-7700 @ 3.60GHz that meets Windows 11 requirement

[dschneider1351]

How to replace Microprocessor I7-7700 @ 3.60GHz that meets Windows 11 requirement

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Your PC's motherboard does not support any Intel 8th gen core processors.

If you are happy with your PC, and if you are interested in installing W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video, which is the easiest way to do it in my opinion, and I have tried many different ways to do this during the last 3 years.

How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PC in 2025 (New Easiest Method, No CMD)

Download the W24H2 ISO file and use that (3rd option).

Download Windows 11

You can download the free 7-Zip file utility from the link below. The top line is for 64 bit.

7-Zip

You'll have to repeat this procedure each October when Microsoft rolls out the new builds because a PC that does not meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements will never automatically get the update to the next build.

Other than that, your PC will continue to get the monthly cumulative and other updates.

That's only a minor inconvenience to have continued OS support beyond October of 2025.

If things don't work right on W11, you have 10 days to easily go back to W10 as long as you don't delete the W1 upgrade files or the Windows.old folder.

How to Go Back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 (Tutorial)

I'm running W11 24H2 a Dell PC with an i7-7700 processor.

Works just fine.

[dschneider1351]

The instructions were clear, but due to possibly my inabilities I couldn't get past the Administrator requirement to create a new file within the download. 

I went with this approach, it appears to be working okay, a little slower in some areas but fully functional.

The easy way to install Windows 11 on unsupported CPUs | The Verge

All Applications and file stayed intact; windows updated Win 11 without issue. 

Thank you for your assistance and quick reply.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.