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This is the message that I see:
The processor isn't currently supported for Windows 11. Processor: Intel Core i7-7660U CPU @2.50GHz
However, it is listed here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
Otherwise, I'm on Windows 10 Pro, Version 21H1.
Installed RAM 16 GB
I bought the computer in 2018, so it isn't that old.
I have the exact same problem with my Surface Pro 5 Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7660U CPU @ 2.50GHz 2.50 GHz 16GB RAM
It is a shame if this is the way how MSFT force you to buy a new Surface.
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The link you shared is correct but if you check it your CPU is not listed there and it means it is not supported.
I advise you to open start and search for feedback and open Feedback Hub app and file a suggestion and request your CPU to be supported.
@Reza-Ameri - where do you see that the CPU isn't supported? What are you looking for specifically as it relates to the CPU?
The link which you shared earlier which is:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
Is the correct list and if you look for Core i7-7660U you will see it is not listed there.
Hi @Joel ,
the CPU isn't listed on the webpage you provided in your question.
The Intel Core i7-7660U is not on the list here: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
At least if you search for 7660 the result is 0 on the list.
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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten
@Andreas Baumgarten - nevermind. I see what I did wrong. I went to https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/windows-processor-requirements and looked up my current windows edition (I incorrectly assumed that I would need to look up my current system to see if it worked for the new) rather than Windows 11. I can see now that my processor is not listed there. That's a bummer.
Thanks for your help.
Hi @Joel ,
are there any additional questions? Does the answer help to solve the issue?
If you found the answer helpful, it would be great if you please mark it "Accept as answer". This will help others to find answers in Q&A
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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten
Hi @Joel
Some 7th generation and all 8th generation processors are supported for Windows 11. It seems your i7-7660U is not supported for Windows 11.
Windows 11 supported Intel processors
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
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