Windows 10: Windows 11 on 7th generation I7-7500u processor Reliability and Practicality - Requirement...

Hello, my computer meets all the minimum requirements to perform the operating system upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11, but the processor has not yet received support to this day. I understand that there are certain differences between processor architectures from 7th to 8th and higher, but I think this is an oversight on Microsoft's part, as I see no point in requiring such requirements on processors since some computers, like mine, have minimum requirements for both security and performance, for example; TPM 2.0, more than 4 GB of RAM, HD with 64 GB or more and Secure Boot. Aren't TPM

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Windows 11 7th generation processor

Generation 7th CPUs are technically not supported by Microsoft version of Windows 11 using the Media tool or microsoft Health check for Windows 11.

minimum requirement is Intel 8th Generation Intel Core I3-8100 for Windows 11 operating system.

Now you can get Windows 11 to install on Generation 7th CPU if they are in this list.

Generation 7th CPUs

• Intel i7-7740X
  
• Intel i7-7820X
  
• Intel i7-7820HQ
  
• Intel i7-7800X
  
• Intel i9-7920X
  
• Intel i9-7940X
  
• Intel i9-7960X
  
• Intel i9-7980XE
  

The real issue are the Generation 7 & 8 motherboards hardware and bios if they do not support TPM 2.0 and UFEI set up then your out of luck getting proper legal version of Windows 11 to install properly and stable.

There are tricks and work outs to install windows 11 on older CPU's but would not recommend it unless you just want to test run Windows 11.

Personnel you should be aiming for B540 to newer Z790 version to run Windows 11 in its current versions.

Next year Microsoft will start to limit windows 11 to motherboards prior to Z690 range as they head towards full AI compatibility and possible Windows 12 operating system if you want to upgrade from Windows 11 current versions.

So plan ahead and save your money by new motherboard in the Z700 series and Intel I5 13000 to 14000 series range.

DDR 5 ram, use faster Sata connection SDD hard disks 2tb minmium to 4tb versions.

Make sure you set up the bios for UFEI with TPM 2.0 or higher and turn off CSM for Windows 11 to configure 4tb Hard drives if you plan to create extra partitions with D, E, F etc Drive letters using Diskpart to do it.

As in order to use the full 4tb it must be diskpart from MRS to GPT that the diskpart guide you actually need.

I suggest practice diskpart on older hard drive before attempting it on a new one that way you can write down the steps and correct mistakes easier.

Ensure you use Windows 11 Professional version and it is 64 bit version not the fake 32 bit version running around lately which are really linux verisons and modified Windows 10.

 

i have i7 7500u 7th gen processor but no window 11 update availble

Hi AkashYadav99,

Windows 10 will be fully supported and updated regularly until 2025 so there is plenty of time to keep enjoying your i7 7500u 7th gen processor laptop.

 

The processor isn't currently supported for Windows 11 - Intel Core i7-7500U @ 2.70GHz.

Hello,

My PC Health Check says my The processor isn't currently supported for Windows 11.

PC Health Check shows my processor as Intel Core i7-7500U @ 2.70GHz. This is also listed on the list of supported CPU for Windows 11. Why is my CPU not identified as supported?