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Tried all suggestions and cannot get to upgrade to Windows 11

Leslie Reambeault 0 Reputation points
2025-08-28T19:59:24.3433333+00:00

I am on a Lenovo machine, small footprint - 16GB RAM, 1024 GB SSD, Intel i7 6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz. My Windows is 10 Pro, version 22H2.

I have followed the instructions to go to Settings, Update& Security - Troubleshoot, Advanced Options - checked the BIOS setting and it is ok for UEFI

The verdict still comes back that I cannot upgrade to Windows 11.

What do I do next?

Thank you in advance.

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Install and upgrade
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  2. Adrian_A_ 4,475 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-08-28T20:53:54.7833333+00:00

    Thanks for sharing the details. I am here to help.

    Your Lenovo specs are strong enough, but the issue is the CPU generation. The Intel i7-6700 is a 6th-gen processor, and Microsoft’s supported list for Windows 11 starts at 8th-gen Intel CPUs and newer. That’s why the upgrade tool blocks you, even though your RAM, SSD, and BIOS settings all qualify. This is expected behavior.

    Here are the official references:

    If you still want to upgrade, Microsoft documents a registry edit that allows bypassing CPU and TPM checks. Just keep in mind that running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware may face compatibility issues or limited support.

    Hope this clears it up and points you in the right direction.

    Let me know if you still have questions.

    Note: Please use the Add a comment section below this message to reply, instead of using the Answer field, so that I’ll be notified of your response.

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  3. CrazyKats 8,715 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-08-28T21:10:00.7866667+00:00

    The answer is that you stay on Windows 10

    and sign up for the ESU when the option rolls out.

    The one article in the IA's link is 1 1/2 years old

    and those bypasses may no longer work. Microsoft

    has blocked many of them.

    If you do indeed update to Windows 11 you may

    have issues that there is no support for.

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