Windows 11 no longer supports older Intel processors from the 6th and 7th generation.
Windows 11 no longer supports older Intel processors from the 6th and 7th generation.
Hi there! I used to be a Windows user for a long time, and there’s something that keeps me worried. I own a laptop from the Acer Aspire ES1-572 series, running a 6th generation Intel Core i3-6006U at 2.00 GHz. Although it feels outdated, it can manage light gaming, 1080p video editing, and Microsoft Office 365. What bothered me was learning that Windows 11 doesn’t support my processor according to the PC health check app I downloaded. Some teachers’ laptops won’t work with Windows 11 because they have TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, which aren’t compatible with the new requirements of Windows 11. I wondered if 6th and 7th generation Intel CPUs would still be supported. Based on what I found, these older chips usually support TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and can run newer Windows versions for a longer time. I’m curious whether Microsoft’s Windows 11 will still work with those processors. If not, would Windows 10 still receive updates before it retires? And how could those updates help older devices keep up with Windows 11 features? I really appreciate your time and prayers for my questions.
I promise, whenever this subject appears here I think the same concern arises. What can't you achieve with W10 that you can only do with W11? In reality, your setup isn’t supported at the moment. Will this change soon? Unlikely. Using Windows 10 for an extended period won’t help you or the countless others asking the same thing. Your best move is to stay patient and check for official updates.
It's ridiculous but everyone should take a breath. Just because your setup doesn't support Windows 11 right away doesn't mean it turns into a useless device overnight. All your programs will function normally, and you'll keep receiving updates until 2025. They might adjust their demands as the release date approaches, but if Microsoft keeps pushing, your system won't become completely inoperable. For example, my phone still runs on Android 9 even though Android 12 exists, and I can handle most tasks without issues. Just stay calm and steady.
well i know there is an android emulator but my processor is not good for it.
Read the update carefully, everyone trying to respond. This individual has a real scenario with Windows 11 and specific concerns that don’t match the solutions being offered. Windows 10 remains compatible until 2025, so your system still has a long lifespan. But I wouldn’t expect full Android app support on Windows 11 as you anticipated.
Windows 11 is not an actual use case nor OP provides anything unique that can be done in W11. You would be surprised how much you can get done using Windows XP even today, an operating system that was released 20 years ago. Windows 11 did not provide anything so unique or revolutionary that everyone needs to upgrade to it.