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Hello, I have an Intel Core i7-4700MQ CPU @ 2.40 GHz which has 4 cores and seems to fit the other requirements. Why it is not approved for Win 11?!?!?
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Hi,
I have the same CPU and i do not understand why this one can't run Windows 11... i7 4700MQ is still fu**** faster than most of CPU used into new PC !
MSI PC configuration:
-8Go RAM
-SSD 500 Go (17s to start Windows 10 pro)
-HDD 1 To 7200 RPM
-Geforce GTX 765m
I'm getting really upset this is so irritating !
Why ?
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You provided him with information that his question assumed he already had. So, in essence, you answered his question with a question. Because nowhere in your response is an answer as to WHY...which is what she asked.
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Hi @Sawcy1 ,
the Intel Core i7-4700MQ is a 4th generation Intel CPU from 2013. Windows 11 requires a Intel CPU 8th generation or newer.
Some more details please take a look here: https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/
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Regards
Andreas Baumgarten
Hello,
Unfortunately, i7-4700MQ processor is not compatible for Windows 11, according to Microsoft.
Please check with official Windows 11 list of supported processors:
You can drop a feedback to Microsoft about this, using Feedback hub app.
Regards.
May I ask: why is that? Because I tried Windows 11 Insider with that processor, and it worked fine. Is this related to security?
Yea, see, he ALREADY KNEW THAT. He didn't ask you IF he asked you WHY yet you chose to waste his time, yours and mine by answering his question as if you are naturally obtuse.
