Hey everyone! I just found out that Windows 10 is going end-of-life soon, and I'm thinking about upgrading to Windows 11. The problem is, my laptop has an Intel Core i7-7700HQ processor, which I heard isn't officially supported for Windows 11. I came across a video on YouTube that talks about a method to go around this issue, but I'm a bit skeptical about it. Can anyone share if this method is reliable? I really don't want to mess up my laptop!
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A lot of people have found success with some unofficial methods to get Windows 11 running on unsupported hardware, but it definitely comes with risks. Just make sure you have a backup of your important files before you try anything. And yeah, the official support ends for Windows 10 in October, so keep that in mind too!
Honestly, I'm not sure why you’d want to upgrade if your hardware isn't really supported. I've heard Windows 11 can actually be a downgrade in some cases for older laptops. Just be careful and do plenty of research before jumping into it!
It's great that you want to upgrade! Just remember that even if your CPU isn't officially supported, there are some steps you can take. First, ensure that TPM (Trusted Platform Module) or Intel PTT is activated in your BIOS, and also enable secure boot. If you do that, you should be able to proceed with the upgrade without too much hassle. There are ways to do an in-place upgrade – just run the bypass and then use the official Windows 11 ISO. Good luck!
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