Why isn't windows 11 more universally compatible?

Jenna K 6 Reputation points
2021-12-27T21:48:02.423+00:00

I have an i7 3770 3.4 GHz 4 core. I've only have this computer for a short while, it's pretty new... Why is there no compatibility for windows 11 for my computer? Is this something that can be fixed? Will this be available sometime in the future this hardware? I'm going to to be using this computer for a long time. What happens when they stop supporting windows 10?

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  1. Kapil Arya 8,461 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
    2022-01-06T05:31:12.083+00:00

    Hello,

    Unfortunately, i7-3770 processor is not compatible for Windows 11, according to Microsoft.

    As this processor is very old (Q2'12), and is also discontinued by Intel, so not even an upgrade is possible:

    https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/65719/intel-core-i73770-processor-8m-cache-up-to-3-90-ghz.html

    I recommend you to upgrade to a newer processor that supports Windows 11. You can refer this list:

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

    Regards.

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  2. Docs 15,846 Reputation points
    2022-04-25T19:40:07.527+00:00

    Windows 11 can be installed on most computer in a supported or unsupported fashion.

    This includes desktops, laptops, and tablets.

    Unsupported installations may not benefit from the improvements in performance, reliability, and security.

    This is a link for unsupported installations:

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/bypass-windows-11-tpm-2-0-and-cpu-system-requirements.1989/

    Please send feedback to Microsoft using the feedback hub:

    Win + F keys

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  3. ForestRJ 11 Reputation points
    2022-08-18T22:16:21.853+00:00

    Like they all say, it is about money and the hand in hand monopoly the Tech Industry has with Big Cooperate OS makers. Proprietary Gear, OS's and all that is HUGE BUSINESS. There are way around the install, although you are 'on your own'. I have an AIO Dell, XPS One 2710 I plan on installing 11 on. it has a i7-3770S CPU @ 3.10GHz, 3101 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s) and meets the other minimum requirements for the most part. Just have to enable TPM or bypass it in my Reg.

    I can just make a backup then change the settings so 11 Will install. I still have my 10 DVD, Number and I can always reinstall if it goes bad. But the point is MONEY and GREED. They can make any software work on any System, Memory, Processor Speed and HD Speed are your bigger concerns. Otherwise simple slow system. I have Ubuntu PC's that are OLD systems, as in 10 and 15 years old that run as fast/faster than Windows at times, LOL. All I did was add better video cards and more memory.

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  4. abbodi86 4,036 Reputation points
    2021-12-28T03:51:10.313+00:00

    Because business
    in the future they will cut out more current CPUs/hardware, not add them


  5. Docs 15,846 Reputation points
    2022-01-06T05:38:20.437+00:00

    These links may be useful:

    https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ways-to-install-windows-11-e0edbbfb-cfc5-4011-868b-2ce77ac7c70e

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