Windows 11

Question

My PC which is a Microsoft surface Pro has the spec needed to upgrade to windows 11, but the processor is not on the list which is required for windows 11 even though it meets the spec. (Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.50 GHz) is this just a timing thing that they are still working on compatible processors? If not I will be so angry that a Microsoft surface pro is not supported by Microsoft !!

Answer 1

Your CPU must meet the requirements outlined and be on the approved list of CPUs! Yours is not an eighth generation or better CPU so it can't officially run Windows 11.

• Processors/CPUs (Central Processing Units): 1 Ghz or faster with 2 or more cores and appearing on our list of approved CPUs. The processor in your PC will be a main determining factor for running Windows 11. The clock speed (the 1 Ghz or faster requirement) and number of cores (2 or more) are inherent to the processor design as it was manufactured and are not considered upgradable components.

Windows 11 System Requirements (microsoft.com)

Answer 2

I hate to break it to you, but they're not testing processors. It's not on the compatible proc list as it's a 6th gen proc.