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
    2022-02-09T20:11:39+00:00

    Here is another example of this message - I just re-started the laptop this morning and now three hours later I am being assailed again with more messages. I have no problem upgrading to the latest version of Windows but the installation does not work and according to PC Health Check my processor disqualifies me.

    Again how can I turn this off? Or how can I make the install work?

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-02-09T16:51:10+00:00

    I keep getting this message. The laptop shuts down, begins installing updated OS, and then never completes the install. It just remains hung up indefinitely. I have to manually power down twice and then changes are uninstalled, until this cycle begins all over again a few days later. Here is the most recent message from a few mins ago:

    But when I run a PC Health check, here is the message I receive:

    Yet your software won't stop trying to install the latest version of Windows.

    How can this be resolved??

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-02-09T03:56:19+00:00

    If your computer isn't compatible, it won't upgrade.

    Download and run this app to see if your PC's compatible or not.

    aka.ms/GetPCHealthCheckApp

    If you mean normal security updates, those are normal. You'll receive updates and support for Windows 10 until October 2025.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-02-08T02:36:14+00:00

    If that is the case then why does Microsoft keep attempting to auto-update my Windows 10 OS? The update fails repeatedly and is extremely disruptive. Surely the update software should be able to recognise the laptop's processor before imposing itself?

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  5. JX313 7,055 Reputation points
    2022-01-27T07:24:39+00:00

    And sorry Joe13 B-) 2.0 2.0") , your defence regarding security platforms sounds like a highly logical reason to support MS's decision, however, aside from nanostructure changes & gen- to- gen performance boosts, the list of approved CPU's issued by Microsoft do not support your theory and are inconsistent. Plus Windows security can be handled within BIOS & in other ways

    It does sound so, probably because many users ask the same question- "why isn't this processor supported?"

    >>So, I put it to a qualified Microsoft technician (not sales, admin, customer services or similar) to assist in this thread & please, share the test results for the i7 6700 & demonstrate the exact area where performance was unstable?

    I know a lot of users who are running 11 on the 6700HQ. And I know many of them reported that there were no performance issues. I never mentioned about it my reply. All I talked about was security, so that part of your reply doesn't make any sense to me.

    >>aside from nanostructure changes & gen- to- gen performance boosts, the list of approved CPU's issued by Microsoft do not support your theory and are inconsistent

    It's obviously pointless that you're blaming me for Microsoft's theory. I never made any theories, nor collabed with MS and decide on the processor list.

    >>There is absolutely NO CHANCE Microsoft found creditable negative results in running Windows 11 alongside this processor.

    Not true.

    >>before many have to part with serious money on new CPU's & motherboards, or an entire new PC.

    And hey, we never recommend you to buy a new PC. If you're OK with 10, stay with it after 2025. OK?

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