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‎10-13-2025 06:42 AM

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I wish to install windows11 in my OMEN Desktop PC - 870-211nl

all requirements do check as OK but for the processor that it is a very good one but not certified Intel(R) Core i7-7700K CPU @4.20GHz

- can this obstacle be by-passed? 

Would it be, in case of absolute need, possible to replace the processor?

Are the circulating suggestions about how to install winwos 11 in non-compatible PC sustainable and applicable? 

Thank you very much in advacne for any suggestion.

 

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‎10-13-2025 06:56 AM

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Your PC's motherboard cannot support any processors that meet Microsoft's minimum W11 processor requirements.

 

You can easily upgrade to W11 on your PC as it is for free by watching this video which employs a workaround that bypasses the W11 hardware checks.

 

How to Install Windows 11 25H2 on Unsupported PCs (New Easiest Method)

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‎10-13-2025 06:56 AM

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Your PC's motherboard cannot support any processors that meet Microsoft's minimum W11 processor requirements.

 

You can easily upgrade to W11 on your PC as it is for free by watching this video which employs a workaround that bypasses the W11 hardware checks.

 

How to Install Windows 11 25H2 on Unsupported PCs (New Easiest Method)

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