Intel Core i7-6700K CPU @ 4.00 Ghz processor Windows 11 Compatible?

I have a better idea. How about informing Microsoft (by giving them the finger) that this 62 year old is not going to be left out without a fight. I don't have long to live and I'm NOT going to get a new PC just because some corporate executive doesn't believe in inclusion (for everyone). I'll tell you what I'll be reaching out for...Linux. They already have gaming improvements on their agenda. As for internet, I'll get a chrome book to go with my Android tablet and phone. Then I'll try to see how fast Microsoft disappears in my rear view mirror. Your company is out of touch with the majority, and pretty soon the majority will be out of touch with your company. Just a suggestion, developing a Microsoft program that allows ALL devoted (saps) Microsoft fans to participate in Windows 11. Sooo, I suggest you re-think the platform strategy because it is not economically viable in the long run. In the meantime I'll be doing research for that chrome book soon. Don't forget this is the USA and capitalism works. Especially the law of supply and demand. Be careful you don't end up with warehouses full of old Windows 11 devices with thick cobwebs on them. Adios amigos!

I have a similar (i7-6700) processor and I am getting the same message. This makes no sense. I could understand if I had less than 1 GHz as required but I have a 3.4GHz machine with a 1TB SSD and 32MB RAM! If I have to replace my machine to get an OS update it will be a Mac. They have this thing called backward compatibility. Please escalate this up the food chain. For reference, my sister has a 10 year old MacBook and was able to upgrade to the latest OS.

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Microsoft's only response is ( may consider purchasing a new device). The 6700k is more than capable of running windows 11 and beyond. In fact MSI sells an add on M2 chip to support all their silly WIN 11 features that made it obsolete in the first place. It's perfectly clear Microsoft only cares about upgrading systems every 4 years now.. Hopefully Microsoft will be left in the dust.

John,

Thank you for the response. I see that the list of supported processors that you reference, dated 8/27/2021 does not include my Core i7-6700K processor.

Upon re-checking my original informational report, my question arose because the PC Health Check program, supplied by Microsoft, points to a list of supported processors dated 5/18/21 which does include my Core i7-6700K processor.

It seems that Microsoft moved the goal posts.

Thank you again,

Ed