intel core i7-7700hq windows 11 upgrade

Alireza Mohamadi 206

Would you please make the windows 11 upgrade available for the intel core i7-7700hq processor?
I love you, Microsoft.

tekin gündoğdu 296 Reputation points

2021-10-18T18:19:11.757+00:00

Yes, I want Microsoft to add this CPU to the list of CPUs it supports.
tekin gündoğdu 296 Reputation points

2021-10-18T18:19:58.817+00:00

YYes, I want Microsoft to add this CPU to the list of supported CPUs.
wilson keneshiro 86 Reputation points

2021-10-22T04:52:18.857+00:00

I am using high end asus gaming laptop with this processed too. But too disappointed that I cannot update to WIN 11 because the processor is not supported too bad., I want Microsoft to add this CPU to the list of supported CPUs.
Mert Oztuna 81 Reputation points

2021-11-16T09:19:38.523+00:00

Yes, I want Microsoft to add this CPU to the list of CPUs it supports.
Vishal Haridoss 156 Reputation points

2021-11-18T22:30:20.05+00:00

I Just created my account here just to up vote your comment and to say this really works! Thanks a lot
Vishal Haridoss 156 Reputation points

2021-11-18T22:30:33.083+00:00

I Just created my account here just to up vote your comment and to say this really works! Thanks a lot!
Sam Lazar 36 Reputation points

2021-11-28T11:14:05.3+00:00

I have an upgraded MSI-GV62-7RD with an I7-7700HQ. I want Windows 11, but cannot get it as my laptop is 1 year too old. To make things worse, I bought a 7TH gen laptop which was the previous model when I should have gotten the current 8TH gen version. MICROSOFT PLEASE SUPPORT THE I&-7700HQ.
Praveen Naik 1 Reputation point

2022-01-13T03:24:38.937+00:00

Guys, any way to download win 11 intel core i7-7700hq ? Kindly assist if it is possble
Praveen Naik 1 Reputation point

2022-01-13T03:24:54.07+00:00

Guys, any way to download win 11 intel core i7-7700hq ? Kindly assist if it is possble
Docs 15,141 Reputation points

2022-01-13T04:10:24.807+00:00

Did you want to perform an unsupported Windows 11 upgrade?

If so please open a new thread.

Post images or share links for:

https://aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-specifications#table1
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-amd-processors

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/status-windows-11-21h2
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/release-health/resolved-issues-windows-11-21h2

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JC 6 Reputation points

2022-10-17T04:57:25.473+00:00

Yes, I want Microsoft to add this CPU to the list of CPUs it supports.

Lots of people purchased these premium processors never fathoming that they would be phased out when the rest of their equipment is probably top notch too. What a shame. Please add to list. It would be a very respected move.
JC 6 Reputation points

2022-10-17T04:57:38.55+00:00

Yes, I want Microsoft to add this CPU to the list of CPUs it supports.

Lots of people purchased these premium processors never fathoming that they would be phased out when the rest of their equipment is probably top notch too. What a shame. Please add to list. It would be a very respected move.
Derrick Garcia 0 Reputation points

2023-02-08T21:26:32.41+00:00

so how is this CPU not supported but my cheaper dell PC issued by my college is... crazy
DCHale 0 Reputation points

2023-03-06T19:58:04.2633333+00:00

It's ridiculous that this processor isn't supported. As an Insider, I was running Windows 11 and had absolutely no issues, then one day, Microsoft decided it wasn't going to support the i7-7700HQ. I'd like to know why, and a vague answer that Insider's had issues with it is BS.

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Daniel White 186 Reputation points

2021-10-24T04:54:53.143+00:00

I have just received the windows 11 update for the i7-7700hq on my acer predator although I dont think I was supposed to? What I did was go into Settings>Insider settings, and then switched from beta channel to release preview and then back to beta channel, this then triggered windows 11 to automatically download in windows update menu. All seems to be running fine in windows 11 although I still have a message displaying that my PC doesnt meet the requirements
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SimoAgo12 16 Reputation points

2021-11-03T20:55:01.91+00:00

True, it works thank you very much

Vishal Haridoss 156 Reputation points

2021-11-18T22:29:37.053+00:00

I Just created my account here just to up vote your comment and to say this really works! Thanks a lot!

Vishal Haridoss 156 Reputation points

2021-11-18T22:33:41.867+00:00

I just created my account here to up vote your comment and to say that it really works! Thanks a Lot!

Dharani K S 21 Reputation points

2021-11-26T21:23:59.233+00:00

I just created my account here to up vote your comment and to say that it really works! Thanks a Lot!

Alireza Mohamadi 206 Reputation points

2021-11-27T14:14:48.073+00:00

Thank you

Tiago Santa Rita 1 Reputation point

2021-11-27T22:58:40.167+00:00

I'm on Beta Channel too, using an i7-7700HQ, and I have no warning about my processor not being compatible.

Haya 6 Reputation points

2021-12-22T21:58:34.743+00:00

this did not work for me, idk why

Ali Akbar 1 Reputation point

2022-01-11T11:10:54.303+00:00

Hope it works for me too

Praveen Naik 1 Reputation point

2022-01-13T03:31:26.277+00:00

Hi Daniel, Yes it works. I too got an update for win 11!! Thanks a lot

SDNY 1 Reputation point

2022-01-13T16:47:46.38+00:00

This worked for me on my Alienware 17R4 today. Thank you for your input.

Rudy 1 Reputation point

2022-01-17T11:14:02.843+00:00

Wow this actually worked. Created an account just so I could confirm this. So, at first, it didnt work. Just to clarify, what you need to do is change the insider program setting as mentioned and then go to the windows update section (which is different). over here when have it check for new updates once you do the insider program change. This is what triggered it for me. otherwise, I had the message saying my pc isn't supported. Hope that helps and thank you for the suggestion @DianelWhite-8659

Gonçalo Garcia 1 Reputation point

2022-02-07T12:59:51.863+00:00

Yes, it works just fine!
I wonder how many thousands of users will be able to update using this method, given the popularity of 7700HQ.

Nicholas Reynolds 16 Reputation points

2022-02-26T09:49:55.863+00:00

THANKS A LOT! Been looking at specs and was wondering why I couldn't. Crossing fingers it wasn't held back, due to over 40% kernel crashes (one of the only 2 things I could find to explain it, the other being DCH manufacturing standards, which I couldn't find much info on). Thanks again!

Pit Schnass 1 Reputation point

2022-10-16T16:24:48.09+00:00

I just created my account here to up vote your comment and to say that it really works! Thanks a Lot! Windows 11 is faster than Windows 10 with this CPU!

Matheus Padilha 0 Reputation points

2023-07-03T09:39:00.2733333+00:00

True, it works thank you very much!!!!!!!!!!
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Limitless Technology 39,361 Reputation points

2021-10-18T07:38:08.613+00:00

Hello @Alireza Mohamadi ,

Thank you for your question.

The release of the list of processors compatible with windows 11 is released gradually and together with the manufacturer and Microsoft. I recommend that you contact the manufacturer of your device to check with them if the information about your processor has already been sent to Microsoft, if so, just wait for the update of the list of compatible processors.

Also, any questions about windows 11 should be made on the windows 11 forum, because that way you will receive more accurate feedback regarding this edition of windows.

To do this, go to the link below and select the option "Ask a question" from the top menu and then describe the entire problem, including images:

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum?sort=LastReplyDate&dir=Desc&tab=All&status=all&mod=&modAge=&advFil=&postedAfter=&postedBefore=&threadType=All&isFilterExpanded=false&page=1

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Kapil Arya 7,676 Reputation points MVP

2021-10-15T10:46:11.707+00:00

I highly recommend you to drop a feedback to Microsoft about this, using Feedback hub app.

Regards.
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Peter Khalil 6 Reputation points

2021-12-19T01:45:04.687+00:00

Just submitted Feedback, no reason why my 4 year old high end gaming PC shouldn't be able to upgrade to Windows 11. hopefully they add more CPUs to their supported list in the near future.. Windows 10 EOL is 2025
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Docs 15,141 Reputation points

2021-10-18T07:55:29.097+00:00

End users can upgrade from Windows 10 to 11 using the supported or unsupported modes.

In addition end users can clean install Windows 11 on most computers.

Within the threads on other websites end users have clean installed Windows 11 on old desktops, laptops, and tablets.

To upgrade from WIndows 10 to Windows 11 in the unsupported mode other websites have posted steps to modify in the registry and elsewhere.

These steps hide the computer parameters or modify the parameters so that the Windows update agent does not find fault with the results and continues with the upgrade.

Once the upgrade has completed end users may not have achieved the performance or security improvements.
And Windows updates for each Windows and Microsoft Defender are not supported.

The other websites have to date not reported any problems with automatic windows updates.

So each end user must make their own decision:
a) wait to see whether an unsupported computer will become supported
b) modify the computer so that it upgrades in the unsupported manner
c) backup important files > clean install Windows 11 > restore baked up files

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Hammad Khalid 0 Reputation points

2023-02-19T11:51:58.39+00:00

Please Microsoft, Kindly add this processor to your list...
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SDNY 1 Reputation point

2022-01-13T16:42:57.333+00:00

This worked on my Alienware 17R4 today. Thank you.
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RMore 1 Reputation point

2022-02-11T20:35:02.183+00:00

I also have the same machine as you.
How do I access Insider Settings?

SDNY 1 Reputation point

2022-02-12T17:17:06.977+00:00

@RMore Nice, do you have the one with 1060 or 1070 or the 1080, and how is it putting up with after all these years? I have 1060 and its doing alright except for this stupit Windows 11 incompatible processor list.
Anyway, to access Insider Settings, you need to register your microsoft account as an Windows Instider Account, which you can do here "https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/users/". Once you register then its probably best to resstart your computer and follow @Daniel White workaround that he mentioned here and you are good to go.
BTW to get to Insider Settings, just click on the Windows Start button and type "Insider" and Windows Search should show you the Windows Insider Settings, which is inside Settings -> Windows Update -> Windows Insider Program. Win11 is worth the try, all the best. (Y)
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