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Can I run and install Windows 11 on Intel i7-7700k cpu?
When I run the PC heath check app, it says my PC was eligible to run Windows 11 in the past. However, I didn't update the PC at that time. This PC is now running Windows 10 Pro. But this time it says...
To install Windows 11 on i7-7700K CPU. The Intel i7-7700K CPU officially does not meet the Windows 11 hardware requirements because Microsoft specifies that compatible systems must have a 7th generation or newer Intel processor with certain features, including TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled.
How to install Windows 11 on i7-7700K CPU:
1. Modify the Registry or Use a Bypass Script:
Microsoft introduced a registry key that can bypass the CPU compatibility check.
You can add a registry key before installation:
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup.
- Create a new DWORD (32-bit) value named AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU.
Set its value to 1. - Alternatively, use a script or tools with specific options.
2. Create a Custom Windows 11 Installation Media:
- Download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft's website.
- Create a bootable USB drive.
- During setup, when the compatibility check occurs, the registry modifications will bypass the CPU requirement.
3. Use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or Modify the ISO
4. Post-installation:
- You may need to disable secure boot or adjust BIOS settings.
- After installation, confirm that Windows 11 runs properly.