processor meets specs but still isn't compatible with Windows 11?

Question

My processor is an Intel Core i7-6500U CPU @ 2.5 GHz, has 2 cores.

Windows 11 "requirements" say that it requires >1 core and 1 GHz or faster (https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/windows-11-system-requirements-86c11283-ea52-4782-9efd-7674389a7ba3).

So why does the Health Check say mine is incompatible? (My computer passed the rest of the specs.)

Answer 1

I can't believe I reviewed so many posts from so many other people having the same concerns as I had. And they were also obsessing about how they failed Microsoft's Health Check. I thought the Health Check "fail" would prevent me from upgrading.

My simple "fix:" Manually check your # of cores and GHz meets minimum requirements, that you have "TPM 2.0" or whatever, then manually install Windows 11. (Quick Google search will tell you how to check your cores.)

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

I'm downloading now and will comment after the install if it does/n't work.

• smh -

Answer 2

Tried ISO option. Still says I failed. Back to browsing 1000 "me-too" comments for a particle of helpful hints.

Answer 3

Hello,

Unfortunately, i7-6500U processor is not compatible for Windows 11, according to Microsoft.

Please check with official Windows 11 list of supported processors:

https://learn.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.

Regards.