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Iron Contributor

Oct 04, 2021

The i7-7700K meet the minimun requierments to run Win11. But its not suported, Why?

Hi, I have an i7-7700K. This CPU have TPM 2.0, It's compatible with Secure Boot, it have 4 core up to 4.2 GHz. It also is 64bit. I don't know why this CPU is not supported by Microsoft to install W...

Copper Contributor

Apr 04, 2022

Hello, I am using a translator for this message.

I am in the same situation with my i7-7700k I find it unbelievable that I can't upgrade to windows 11

I have a super powerful computer, but microsoft is forcing me to change hardware, I will not change hardware I will continue on windows 10, I hope they change their mind and allow this processor.

I hope they change their mind and allow this processor.

nbelley
Brass Contributor
Apr 04, 2022
Juankaaranda just go on the microsoft website, download the windows 11 installation media, put it on a USB stick, reboot, and upgrade and be happy. It won't stop you and it will work. I've been on 11 since like 3-4 months now.
- GC_Wood
  Copper Contributor
  Apr 04, 2022
  But, you will imminently find that Microsoft adds a watermark to the lower right corner of your screen to advise that you are running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
  - SugarD-x
    Brass Contributor
    Apr 04, 2022
    That watermark is an Insider Preview build. It is not present on the standard release builds. You need to exit the Insider Preview program to get rid of that. It says nothing about your system being unsupported. The only location that will is under certain sections of Windows Update.
Sixpiece
Iron Contributor
Apr 04, 2022
Juankaaranda this question has been answered from every angle. Please read through it in order to avoid repetition.