Sep 08 2022 10:33 AM
I read some information on a thread on here that said that 7th generation processors weren't going to be able to be upgraded to Windows 11 because of the "Meltdown" vulnerability. The last update to the thread was from 2021. Does anyone know if there is going to be a patch or something available to upgrade my i7 7500u to Windows 11? I have an i7 8500u that is compatible. It's the same laptop, the Spectre x360. But the 7th gen still says incompatible. Thanks!
Sep 08 2022 10:52 AM - edited Sep 08 2022 11:06 AM
Hi @StenoChris
It is the processor architecture that decides in this case, Microsoft is not the only partner that decides - also Intel and partners, so it would have to be a decision and consultation of many parties, but currently no additional processors have been introduced to the list.
Sep 08 2022 10:56 AM
Hi
Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors | Microsoft Docs
Unfortunately, the 7th generation Intel -> processors are still not compatible with Windows 11, this is the official documentation
Sep 08 2022 10:57 AM