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i7 7500u Matches Minimum Win 11 Requirements?

Jai Vyas 6 Reputation points
2021-10-18T21:37:59.097+00:00

The Windows Processor Requirements list states that a Windows 21H1 system with an Intel i7 - 7500U is compatible for the Windows 11 rollout, but the PC Health Check App says otherwise.

Is my processor compatible or not?

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  1. Limitless Technology 39,926 Reputation points
    2021-10-19T17:27:17.93+00:00

    Hi @Jai Vyas

    Only 8th generation processor are supported . It seems i7 - 7500U is not supported.

    Windows 11 supported Intel processors
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

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  2. Andreas Baumgarten 123.6K Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2021-10-18T21:45:42.4+00:00

    Hi @Jai Vyas ,

    based on the list of supported Intel CPUs from Microsoft the Intel i7 - 7500U is not listed -> not supported.
    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

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  3. Docs 15,761 Reputation points
    2021-10-18T23:02:52.333+00:00

    Updates / Upgrades from Windows 10 to Windows 11 can be support or unsupported.

    The Windows update agent will scan the computer and if it finds unsupported CPU, BIOS settings, Drive partition structure, TPM, etc. it will block the upgrade.

    There are 3 opitions:

    1) wait to see if the unsupported component later becomes supported
    2) modify the registry and other files so that the update agent does not detect the unsupported data and performs the upgrade
    3) backup important files to another disk drive or the cloud then clean install Windows 11 then restore important files

    Unsupported Windows 11 installations or upgrades may not have the expected improvements in performance and security.
    And unsupported upgrades or installations may have problems with Windows updates and Microsoft Defender updates.

    There are multiple websites reporting the successful upgrades on unsupported computers.
    This includes very old hardware.
    This includes desktops, laptops, and tablets.

    So each end user must evaluate their risk and benefits and make their decision.

    Windows 10 will be fully supported for at least 2 more years.

    Please send your feedback to Microsoft using the Feedback Hub:
    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332

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  4. Sahal 1 Reputation point
    2021-12-04T09:27:27.96+00:00

    I installed Windows 11 through ISO on my pc which has Intel Core i7-7500U. It's working fine. I didn't get any bugs or errors.

    Specs
    Intel Core i7-7500U
    8GB Ram
    NVIDIA GeForce 940MX
    128GB SSD

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