Windows 11 upgrade

[Fenshome]

Hi

Have checked the Windows 10 requirements to move to Windows 11 and all checks out except the CPU which the Health Check fails. But on checking with the list of CPUs accredited as suitable, the Intel i7-7700T multi-core is listed.

Is it still able to run Windows 11 ?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

You will not find the Intel i7-7700T on Microsoft's list of W11-supported processors.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-int... 

You're probably looking at the W10 list of supported processors.

There are no processors that meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements you can install in your PC.

If you are interested in installing W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video:

How to install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC (Early Access) 2024 (youtube.com)

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

Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

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.