Windows 10: Windows 11 upgrade processor compatibility

Question is this, The OS update screen says that the PC concerned Dell XPS doesn't currently meet the system requirements to run Win 11, OK no problem go through the PC health check and all is compliant except the processor:Op system is Win 10 Pro 21H2The processor is Intel IntelR CoreTM i7-7700HQ CPU @ 2.80GHz 2.80 GHzThe Microsoft doc 'Windows 10 21H2 Supported Intel Processors' found here:https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-10-21h2-supported-intel-processorsIndicates that the i7-7700HQ will work with Win 11 and is compatible, so my que

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Introducing Windows 11

It looks like processors after 2018 will be supported. Here is a list of processors; Windows 11: List of Intel, AMD and Qualcomm Processors Compatible and Official Minimum System Requirements - MySmartPrice

 

Introducing Windows 11

Windows Processor Requirements Windows 11 Supported AMD Processors | Microsoft Docs

hmmm, my A10 Athlon isn't on the list so I'll have to upgrade processor and motherboard on two PC's. *Tongue

 

Win 11 compatibility

You do not need to reply to me. You can post in this thread to get the benefit of everybody's wisdom. Such as that of Bree who has also read the Windows 11 section of Windows Processor Requirements - MSDocs and has identified that your CPU is not listed there.







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