You should be able to upgrade using a different method of installation.
Upgrade Dell Optiplex 7040
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I have a Dell Optiplex 7040 with TPM 1.2 enabled and see that I can upgrade it to TPM 2.0 but it still has an Intell Core i7-6700 CPU that prevents me from upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Can the CPU be added to the list of compatible processors and I be notified when it has? If not, can you tell me another CPU that works on a Dell Optiplex 7040 that is compatible?
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Anonymous
2022-03-27T02:05:42+00:00 -
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paulr0511 44,525 Reputation points Independent Advisor2022-02-08T00:05:41+00:00 Good day JamesDWalsh! I am glad to be able to provide assistance to you today. I understand that you are looking into upgrading the processor on your laptop to have Windows 11 installed. For this, it is looking like there will be no more processors that will be added on the list and apologies on that and for the upgrade it will be best to check with the manufacturer itself as they will be the one to assess and recommend on which processor can be used and if it will be possible to do the upgrade as well. You can also check out the link below for the processor list that is compatible for Windows 11.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardwa...
Regards,
Paul R.
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Anonymous
2022-02-08T15:46:26+00:00 No means No
Time for a PC upgrade. That 7040 is a bit on the dusty side