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My PC Health says my pc isn't ready for windows 11?

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I just ran a check and these are the results. Everything is good except my processor. Can anyone explain why and what I would need to do to upgrade.
Thanks.
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If it helps this is my pc, the only thing I've done is added 2 usb 3.1 slots and added a 256gb ssd drive as the os and used the 2tb drives that were in by default as storage.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04792282
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FANLESS
10-28-2021 at 10:22 PM.
10-28-2021 at 10:22 PM.
You need to have an 8th generation or newer Intel processor, to officially run Windows 11. Your PC looks like it has a 6th gen.
There is a way to install Windows 11 without support from Microsoft, but I believe you have to wipe out everything on your drive and do a fresh install.
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10-28-2021 at 10:54 PM.
10-28-2021 at 10:54 PM.
Quote from FANLESS :
You need to have an 8th generation or newer Intel processor, to officially run Windows 11. Your PC looks like it has a 6th gen.
There is a way to install Windows 11 without support from Microsoft, but I believe you have to wipe out everything on your drive and do a fresh install.
Ok thanks for that. I guess my pc is older than I thought lol.
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jkee
10-29-2021 at 01:55 PM.
10-29-2021 at 01:55 PM.
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Ok thanks for that. I guess my pc is older than I thought lol.
Windows 10 is supported for 4 more years through 10/2025.
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10-29-2021 at 03:53 PM.
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Windows 10 is supported for 4 more years through 10/2025.

Thanks for the info. I don't plan on upgrading anytime soon
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10-30-2021 at 08:01 PM.
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You can change a registry entry so it can install.
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11-02-2021 at 08:25 AM.
11-02-2021 at 08:25 AM.
Quote from handyguy :
You can change a registry entry so it can install.
This
https://www.theverge.com/22715331...ry-regedit
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2...ed-or-not/

The real question though is why are people wanting to upgrade to an OS that clearly isn't ready for mainstream use. Win 10 is supported for 4 more years, personally I would wait a while for your main system, maybe upgrade if you had an old spare just to play with.
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11-13-2021 at 12:21 PM.
11-13-2021 at 12:21 PM.
Quote from speeddmon :
I just ran a check and these are the results. Everything is good except my processor. Can anyone explain why and what I would need to do to upgrade.
Thanks.
P.S.
If it helps this is my pc, the only thing I've done is added 2 usb 3.1 slots and added a 256gb ssd drive as the os and used the 2tb drives that were in by default as storage.
https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04792282
Sounds like you have a great computer except for the processor. 8th gen or higher intel processors are available at walmart for $150 and up. That's a cheap fix and dramatically improves performance.
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11-15-2021 at 10:04 AM.
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Most likely you will need an upgraded cpu. I believe they require an 8th generation Intel chip at least for Windows 11.
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bythewar
11-15-2021 at 10:09 AM.
11-15-2021 at 10:09 AM.
I will add, I have a Surface Pro 7 running Windows 11, but my main desktop is like yours, with a 7th gen Intel Processor. But I am not worried about it. I don't think Windows 11 is a MUST UPGRADE situation right now.
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11-18-2021 at 12:29 PM.
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Quote from bythewar :
I will add, I have a Surface Pro 7 running Windows 11, but my main desktop is like yours, with a 7th gen Intel Processor. But I am not worried about it. I don't think Windows 11 is a MUST UPGRADE situation right now.
It's not Win 11 is unfisnished at this point and missing features. Win 10 is also supported will 2025.
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