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AmeliaAdams
Iron Contributor
Aug 25, 2025

Can I upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 11 for free 2025?

Just curious if it is still possible to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 11. I need to test my apps in Windows 11 environment but currently only have a Windows 7 laptop living in the garage. My main work...
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Asnessary
Copper Contributor
Aug 25, 2025

What if the PC isn't eligible to run Windows 11? If your PC doesn't meet the requirements, you have three options to upgrade Windows 7 to Windows 11:

Stay on Windows 10: You can upgrade to Windows 10 (which is much easier) and use it until its end-of-support date in October 2025. After that, using it online becomes a security risk.

Clean Install Windows 11 (Unsupported): It is technically possible to bypass the TPM and CPU checks and install Windows 11 on an unsupported PC. However, this is not recommended by Microsoft. You may not receive security updates, and stability could be an issue. This is done at your own risk.

Buy a New PC: For a guaranteed secure and supported experience, the intended path is to purchase a new computer that comes with Windows 11. This ensures all the modern security features are properly implemented.

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