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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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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:
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,
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:
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:
More info:
Installing Windows 11 on devices that don't meet minimum system requirements (microsoft.com)
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:
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
I don't know which tests they performed, as I don't work with/for them.
If you read the blog, in the Reliability section, they have said:
Devices that do not meet the minimum system requirements had 52% more kernel mode crashes. Devices that do meet the minimum system requirements had a 99.8% crash free experience.
This might be the reason why they didn't include older processors.
To get more about the processors, just go to the blog that I gave, press Ctrl+F and type processors.
Regards,
Totally agree that it is not clear because if the i7-6700HQ (which has quad core processor) can't run windows 11 stable enough then how is it that Celeron processors are capable of running windows 11? New laptops with Celeron processors shouldn't be able to run Windows 11, yet here we are with those running Windows 11. Doesn't make sense at all and arbitrary. Heck I even have a Nvidia Geforce GTX 950M graphics card, so it should more than be capable of running Windows 11 with no issues. Microsoft what are you doing?!
