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‎12-05-2024 06:34 PM

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My computer is not eligible for Windows 11 due to my i5-6400 CPU. I would like to upgrade to an i7-7700K. Is this CPU a proper choice and do I need to update my Bios before installing the new CPU? Bios is currently HP-2B47. I had trouble finding an updated Bios and was warned not to tamper with it if not required.

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‎12-05-2024 07:46 PM

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The i7-7700K is still not a W11-supported processor.

 

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors | Microsoft Learn

 

If you are happy with your PC and 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.

 

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‎12-05-2024 07:46 PM

HP Recommended

The i7-7700K is still not a W11-supported processor.

 

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors | Microsoft Learn

 

If you are happy with your PC and 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.

 

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