Windows 11 Incompatible with i7 Processor

Madhav 81 Reputation points
2021-10-05T04:17:14.88+00:00

I have a gaming laptop with i7-7700HQ processor, 4 cores, 8GB ram etc. However, my PC isn't compatible (a lot i7 cores are compatible, for some reason, this one is not)

Should I install windows 11 using the other methods that were discussed online? It just seems like downloading an OS when it is not officially supported by your processor would be a bad idea. I remember reading somewhere that windows might not even roll out updates for users who have installed windows 11 in any other way.

Also, is windows working on releasing a build that would work on this processor?

Please help. I desperately want to download Windows 11, but don't want to make any rash decisions.

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  1. Rainer Larin-Fonseca 1 Reputation point
    2021-10-10T12:49:27.007+00:00

    Same problem here with i7-6700HQ @ 2.60GHz ...
    not cool MS!
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  2. Jackie Treehorn 1 Reputation point
    2021-10-16T02:06:24.083+00:00

    Same situation, I am disgusted by this. The last time we saw this was back in the 32bit/64bit move. I hope this paints a target for the black hats.

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  3. Docs 15,516 Reputation points
    2021-10-16T02:15:13.05+00:00

    Please send feedback to Microsoft using the Feedback Hub:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/send-feedback-to-microsoft-with-the-feedback-hub-app-f59187f8-8739-22d6-ba93-f66612949332

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    Unsupported typically is untested.

    Windows 10 to Windows 11 upgrades are designed to fail if parameters do not meet the supported requirements.

    As of 10/15/2021 almost all computers using Windows 10 likely can CLEAN INSTALL Windows 11.

    And almost all computers after clean install of Windows 11 can perform Windows updates and Microsoft Defender updates.

    What is unclear is what will happen in the future with Windows and Microsoft Defender updates.

    So each end user must make a decision about the risks and benefits when using hardware / software in an unsupported environment.

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  4. Bob 1 Reputation point
    2021-10-20T18:15:47.223+00:00

    I struggle with Microsoft not supporting a standard Intel i7 chip.
    A consumer buys a $2000 PC and then Microsoft decides it is non standard - wants the customer to buy another $2000 PC
    How do I know that "standard" Intel chip will be dropped from the supported list


  5. Dan Gleason 1 Reputation point
    2021-10-27T17:39:51.947+00:00

    Workstation class system from HP: 144229-pc.jpg

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