I recently bought a PC that currently runs on Windows 10. I'm curious whether I can upgrade to Windows 11 even though it has an unsupported CPU. My processor is an Intel i7-7700K, which meets the minimum specs for Windows 11, but according to my research, it isn't officially supported. I'm worried about potential issues that might arise from this upgrade. Can anyone offer advice on these questions: Should I go ahead with the upgrade? How do I do it safely? What should I consider before proceeding? Since I'm on a budget, I'm not eager to spend money on a new CPU, as mine still works perfectly fine. Also, I'm fairly new to computers, so I appreciate your patience with my questions.
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To install Windows 11, just download the ISO, and use RUFUS to create a bootable USB. Make sure to disable TPM check, CPU check, and secure boot in RUFUS. Boot from the USB, and it should work perfectly!
Using RUFUS to install Windows 11 is super easy. You just need to follow a few steps—like six clicks, and you'll be good to go!
The i7-7700K is the highest CPU for your socket type (1151v1), so there aren’t any CPU upgrades left for you. But don’t worry, you can still install Windows 11 with some tweaks. You might want to look into Windows 11 LTSC IOT; it's a version that's more lightweight and skips some of the requirements.
I found a great YouTube video that explains different ways to upgrade by bypassing those annoying requirements. The method shown there works well. Check it out here: [YouTube Link](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJ2jXP6SivE)
Honestly, have you thought about switching to Linux? It might be a better fit for you and it's pretty lightweight!
I've never tried Linux! How does it compare to Windows for a beginner like me?
That sounds interesting! Do you have any good tutorials for those tweaks? Also, is Windows 11 really free to upgrade to?