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01-18-2025 12:17 PM
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Upgrade Intel Core i7-7500U (7th Gen) to Windows 11
Windows 11 wants an 8th Generation chip per AI. Seems like this might be do able.
Is there an option to Install Windows 11 anyways?
Do I have to bypass the Windows Upgrade?
01-18-2025 01:32 PM
Chapter 1 of the service manual indicates that the only supported motherboards have Intel 7th generation core processors soldered to them.
If you are happy with your PC, 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 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.
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.
And best of all, it can be done at absolutely no cost.