Can I run and install Windows 11 on Intel i7-7700k cpu?

Installing Windows 11 on an Intel i7-7700K CPU is technically possible, but it involves some workarounds since the official system requirements specify newer hardware, particularly TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot support. Your CPU itself is not officially supported for Windows 11, but if your motherboard supports TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, you can bypass the restrictions.

But the i7-7700K is a 7th generation CPU, while Windows 11 is optimized for newer hardware. Installing Windows 11 on i7-7700K CPU (on unsupported hardware) may cause stability issues, driver problems, or performance limitations. Bypassing system requirements like TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot might reduce security features, potentially exposing your system to vulnerabilities. Microsoft may block or restrict updates on unsupported hardware, or you might encounter issues with future updates.