How to upgrade to windows 11 from Windows 10 by keeping files and apps?

The Intel Core i7-6700 processor is officially unsupported by Windows 11, but the other hardware specs (32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Intel HD 530) are more than enough to run Windows 11. From my experience, it is quite safe for you to upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10. Here's what you need to know.

✅ What Works

RAM: 32GB (far exceeds the 4GB requirement)

Storage: 1TB SSD (well beyond the 64GB minimum)

Graphics: Intel HD 530 supports DirectX 12 & WDDM 2.0 (meets requirements)

❌ What’s Missing

CPU: Intel 7th-gen (i7-6700 is 6th-gen) – not on Microsoft’s supported list

TPM: Your PC likely has TPM 1.2 (Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0)

Workarounds to Upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported PC

Since your hardware is powerful but unsupported, you can bypass checks using:

1. Registry Hack (Easiest for Upgrades)
2. Clean Install via USB (Software Bypass)
3. Manual ISO Install (For Advanced Users)

Your PC is capable of running Windows 11 well despite the unsupported CPU. Use the workarounds above, but back up first!