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I have downloaded and checked the compatibility of my OS to be upgraded to windows 11
The only issue highlighted by PC Heath Check app is the processor:
Current processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-6820HQ CPU @ 2.70GHz 2.71 GHz
In the requirements page Windows 11 Specs and System Requirements | Microsoft the processor should have these details:
Processor 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC).
I checked the list of compatible processors under my current version of Windows 10 pro 22H2 there's not my current processor. But my current processor appears under other versions of Windows, for instance 21H2.
Is there any way to fix this issue? I have not been able to install a completely different version of Windows 10 so far
Thanks
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There is no way to guarantee that Windows 11 would be stable on your system, if oyu want to stay on Windows 10, when support ends on 25th of October next year, all you would need to do is to install a 3rd party anti-virus, because you would no longer receive security updates and you could then continue using Windows 10 after support ends.
Hi, I am Dave, I will help you with this.
Microsoft were testing and adding some more processors, and did add some to the list, they indicate they have now completed testing, and no more processors will be added to the official list.
It is possible to install Windows 11 on an unsupported processor using the Windows 11 ISO, I have Windows 11 installed on an unsupported Core i7 7700HQ processor and Windows 11 runs very smoothly, however Microsoft advise you do not do that, they will not be liable for any problems caused by doing that and also you would not receive Windows 11 updates, however, everyone that has installed Windows 11 on an unsupported processor is still receiving updates.
Microsoft provide the required registry edit on this link.
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Sorry I misunderstood. I thought you were saying you couldn't install 22H2 and you thought it was because your processor wasn't on the supported list for 22H2.
Windows 11 will always be rejected because of the processor.
As Dave states you can (if you wish) install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. Microsoft don't advise it though.
I already have windows 10 pro 22H2.
If I use the Assistant download it will just reinstall the same version of W10 no errors.
However the combination of processor + W10 I have results incompatible for W11. As I cannot change the processor, and there are other versions of W10 for which my processor would be compatible for W11, I was wondering if I could change what W10 version I mount, though I have been so far unsuccessful
Your processor is not supported it doesn't mean it won't work. Windows 11 will actively reject the processor, so far as I'm aware Windows 10 will not.
I have a much older Intel processor running the latest Windows 10 version and build and never had a problem.
What error do you get if you use the Assistant Download Windows 10 (microsoft.com)
