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tangr2035
Brass Contributor
Sep 23, 2021

PC Doesn't Meet Windows 11 System Requirement - i7 6700HQ

Hi team, I just want to provide a feedback about the disappointment that my computer cannot be upgraded to Windows 11. I've been a big fan and supporter of Microsoft in the past 14 years ever since ...
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Romi0885
Copper Contributor
Oct 14, 2021

Probably  after 12 years of supporting MS I should buy a gaming console and think to an another OS, because my i7 is not good for Windows 11. I think the competition will win here. tangr2035 

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MEx89
Copper Contributor
Oct 15, 2021

Romi0885 I have the same processor and iam running windows 11 w/o eny problems whatsoever.

There is a official workaround for your issue.

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    shishirtanwar
    Brass Contributor
    Nov 14, 2024

    Where can I find the official workaround?

    • Romi_0885's avatar
      Romi_0885
      Copper Contributor
      Nov 14, 2024

      Hi! I have perform the clean install for W11 on my i7-6700HQ using the same Microsoft account and the license worked from W10 to W11 with no issues. 

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    KentRda
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 29, 2022

    Hello Romi. Can you tell me what the workaround was/is so that I can also make use of my i7-6700 on my Dell, and so I can upgrade my computer to Windows 11.

    Your help would be much appreciated.

    Thank you. 

    • Romi0885's avatar
      Romi0885
      Copper Contributor
      Jan 29, 2022
      I still run windows 10. I will upgrade on an official update (if it will be one for 6th gen i7 cpu) because I don’t want to lose my license.
      • SayedReda's avatar
        SayedReda
        Brass Contributor
        Jan 29, 2022
        As I wrote to you, you don't lose your license. I did a clean install and I have windows 11 license once you login with your Microsoft account
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    alex4rome
    Copper Contributor
    Oct 15, 2021
    Yes but there is a big limitation: you cannot update automatically your system and must do it manually... every time
    • MEx89's avatar
      MEx89
      Copper Contributor
      Oct 17, 2021
      No i just updated 🤣
      • shishirtanwar's avatar
        shishirtanwar
        Brass Contributor
        Nov 14, 2024

        All good still? Seems this should be the new Windows 11 tag line :P

    • tangr2035's avatar
      tangr2035
      Brass Contributor
      Oct 15, 2021
      yeah, I agree. I will not risk updating it when it is not officially announced as supported CPU.

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