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TomKimg
Aug 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Possible to install windows 11 on unsupported cpu?
I can't install Windows 11 on my Asus PC with Asus Prime Z270-A motherboard: Intel Core i7-6700 CPU, 16GB DDR4 RAM and 1TB NVME fast SSD. Windows 11 setup wizard tells me: This PC doesn't current...
HillenL
Aug 19, 2025Iron Contributor
Your Intel Core i7-6700 is a 6th-generation CPU, which Microsoft does not officially support for Windows 11. Even though your motherboard, RAM, and SSD are fine, Windows 11 blocks installation on unsupported CPUs. You can bypass the check using registry tweaks or third-party tools, but it won’t be officially supported and may prevent updates.