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Thatcherw
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Nov 13, 2025

Please help me upgrade Windows 8.1 to Windows 11 for my laptop

Dell Latitude Laptop with Intel Core i5-6300U CPU, 8GB RAM and 120 GB SSD. I heard Windows 11 has more strict system requirement. Not sure if this laptop is eligible to run Windows 11. What is the be...
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DevinJohnson
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Nov 13, 2025

Yes. Windows 11 has blocks many old PCs for upgrade. 

Can Your Laptop Run Windows 11 Officially?

Let's check your laptop's specs against Microsoft's official Windows 11 requirements:

CPU: Intel Core i5-6300U - This is a 6th-generation Intel CPU. Unfortunately, this is the main sticking point. Microsoft's official requirement is an 8th-generation Intel Core processor or newer. Your CPU is not on the official compatibility list.

RAM: 8GB - This meets and exceeds the minimum requirement of 4GB. Good!

Storage: 120 GB SSD - This meets the 64 GB requirement. An SSD is a huge plus for performance.

Other Requirements: Your Dell Latitude likely has a TPM (Trusted Platform Module), but it may be version 1.2. The official requirement is TPM 2.0. Secure Boot should be available in the BIOS.

Conclusion: No, your laptop is not officially eligible to upgrade from Windows 8.1 to Windows 11 through Windows Update. The primary reason is the 6th-generation CPU.

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