Win11 not accepting my Intel® Core™ i7-6700HQ processor, which is on the approved CPU list. why?

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2022-09-09T06:31:52.743+00:00

i own a gaming laptop asus strix win 10

Device name <Removed>
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6700HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.59 GHz
Installed RAM 16.0 GB
Device ID <Removed>
Product ID <Removed>
System type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch No pen or touch input is available for this display

Edition Windows 10 Home
Version 21H2
Installed on ‎1/‎2/‎2022
OS build 19044.1949
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 120.2212.4180.0

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  1. Reza-Ameri 17,341 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-09-11T15:39:37.48+00:00

    Your CPU is supported for Windows 10 however, it is not supported for the Windows 11.
    You may find list of supported Intel processors for the Windows 11 on:
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
    As you can see, your CPU is not listed and therefore it is not supported.

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