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Hi all,
I've come to realize that my super-fast, gaming and audio recording studio computer will not run Windows 11 because my CPU is "only" an Intel 7700 processor, which is not on the MS "elite group" of processors. My friend has a far lesser computer with laughable specs but the right processor. He gets his Windows 11 for free.
So, what gives with MS and their seemingly arbitrary choice of who's processor meets their impeccable standards? How can an "Intel i7-7700 CPU @ 3.60GHz 3.60 GHzn" CPU capable of recording 10 tracks of audio at the same time, NOT be able to handle Windows 11? Is MS in bed with the hardware guys and skimming their share?
What are we going to do in 2025, besides come up with the money to replace a very fast computer that still works and lament on how we're getting screwed!? Apparently, there are millions of computer owners who will have to carve out $2,000 or more all because MS only looks at their bloated profit margin and revenue stream, and could care less about previous customers like me - on the order of 30 years!!!!!!! We're pissed!
This is absolute garbage and I hope MS gets sued back to the Stone Age. I don't care how old the OS is. This is nonsense!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks, Igor. It's still very disappointing to be forced into spending money on a hardware upgrade when my computer still (and will) perform or at least work very well for my needs. I wouldn't normally be concerned about running Windows 10 but with no further support, how vulnerable will our computers be?
It seems that previous OS upgrades had FAR less requirements than this nonsense in upgrading to Windows 11. I think MS is in for a legal storm they won't easily handle...at least, I hope so.
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Are you talking about Windows 11 security updates, Igor?
I have read that if your CPU is not on their list, it will still load but you receive no updates, which raises another point. What if I buy a copy of Windows 11 closer to 2025, which they say (right now) still works on my computer. Do I get the updates then? I should because I bought a copy. If not, what legal right do they have to accept my money but not give me updates? I can only assume they wouldn't sell me a copy in the first place but if they did, and they didn't provide me with updates, then I'd have them by their ears.
I appreciate your thoughts and time to respond Igor. Thanks! I can't help but to think that MS may be opening a can of worms that may be impossible to close. My guess, after sales start to roll in, that they'll give us some garbage excuse where they "decided" it would be best to upgrade Windows 11 so that those CPUs originally rejected are now accepted. Typical devious tactics by big business. Meanwhile, I think MS is in for some major heat - and they should be. This is **** and extortion!!!
I have a laptop bought not very long before Win11 requirement announcement, and it has unsupported CPU too. So, I am in the similar situation. But I suppose, the security updates will be available for the several years after the end of support.
Hi,
My name is Igor, it's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you.
The CPU speed is not the main criteria for this solution. Microsoft says: New Windows 11 devices must use... the latest available modern device drivers based on Declarative, Componentized, Hardware Support Apps (DCH) design principles.
Basing on my experience in contacting with Microsoft developers I suppose some drivers for old CPUs are not based on these principles, so some work is required from Intel, AMD, Microsoft to update old processors' drivers and these companies do not want to spend resources for this updating.
But you may install Windows 11 even to unsupported PC, see https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ins...
