Why can't I update to Windows 11

Question

Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-4720HQ CPU @ 2.60GHz 2.60 GHz

It tells me that its my processor, this is my processor so why wont it let me update

Answer 1

Hello,

Unfortunately, i7-4720HQ processor is not compatible for Windows 11, according to Microsoft.

Please check with official Windows 11 list of supported processors:

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

You can drop a feedback to Microsoft about this, using Feedback hub app.

Answer 2

One or more of these links may be useful:

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

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

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1

https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

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

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

https://www.elevenforum.com/t/lets-install-windows-11-on-incompatible-hardware.133/