Intel Core i7-6700HQ Not Getting The Windows 11 Update?

Anonymous
2021-10-13T03:29:44+00:00

Hi there,

The Intel core i7-6700HQ is still even in 2021, a pretty powerful CPU, what led Microsoft to decide that PC users with this CPU should not get an update to windows 11? It is not so that this CPU can't handle the Windows 11 operating system. Should older PC's with still powerful enough CPU's be left out? Is this "good business" for Microsoft?

Would appreciate your insights and comments on this,

Thank you!

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-10-15T13:31:33+00:00

    Your CPU isn't supported and capable to run Windows 11.

    Microsoft had tested all the CPUs and probably, they didn't got good results from your one.

    Even though your CPU is powerful, it may not have the features and performance that Windows 11 needs.

    Read this:

    https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

    The compatible CPU list will not be updated. But you can log your thoughts as a suggestion in the Feedback hub. Microsoft may change it's decision. Less chances though.

    Regards,

    Hi there,

    Microsoft hasn't made it clear why the intel core i7-6700HQ is not capable of running Windows 11. Which tests dit they perform, what were the results of those tests that they performed? What features and performance does my CPU need in order for it to run Windows 11, none of this is really clear. On what basis did Microsoft come to the conclusion that the intel core i7-6700HQ is not a capable processor and therefore devices with this processor won't get the update to Windows 11? These are some of the questions that Microsoft needs to address, just saying "your CPU is won't get the update to Windows 11 because it is not capable and supported" doesn't say anything.

    Thank you for you reply!

    Regards,

    Adarsh

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-10-13T03:39:29+00:00

    Your CPU isn't supported and capable to run Windows 11.

    Microsoft had tested all the CPUs and probably, they didn't got good results from your one.

    Even though your CPU is powerful, it may not have the features and performance that Windows 11 needs.

    Read this:

    https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

    The compatible CPU list will not be updated. But you can log your thoughts as a suggestion in the Feedback hub. Microsoft may change it's decision. Less chances though.

    One more thing I'd like to tell with this, you can still upgrade to Windows 11. But:

    • You may face a performance decrease.
    • You may not get updates

    More info:

    Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements (microsoft.com)

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-10-13T03:33:54+00:00

    Your CPU isn't supported and capable to run Windows 11.

    Microsoft had tested all the CPUs and probably, they didn't got good results from your one.

    Even though your CPU is powerful, it may not have the features and performance that Windows 11 needs.

    Read this:

    https://blogs.windows.com/windows-insider/2021/08/27/update-on-windows-11-minimum-system-requirements-and-the-pc-health-check-app/

    The compatible CPU list will not be updated. But you can log your thoughts as a suggestion in the Feedback hub. Microsoft may change it's decision. Less chances though.

    Regards,

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