Upgrading From Windows 7 To Windows 11

Nero-One · 6 Dec 2021 at 14:27

What is by best option with windows 7 installed with a valid key, would i have to download windows 10 to get the free upgrade and then upgrade to windows 11 separately to potentially get the other free upgrade?

Also how do i check if my computer will run Windows 11, i tried to run the compatibility thing but it said i need windows 1- version 1803 or later

PC Specs
Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit SP1
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo
Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 @ 2.40GHz Kentsfield 65nm Technology
NVIDIA GeForce GT 710
OCZ Reaper 1066

demonix · 6 Dec 2021 at 18:05

You can't because your CPU isn't supported, nor will you pass the other requirements to do the installation.

throwaway4372 · 6 Dec 2021 at 18:32

It's time for a new PC.

smogsy · 6 Dec 2021 at 22:14

Upgrade to W10. See how it goes. I think q6600 maybe slow on W10 if so it be worse on w11

MagicBoy · 6 Dec 2021 at 22:18

Windows 10 is supported until October 2025.

Depends what it's being used for, but should be OK on Windows 10 if it's got an SSD and enough RAM. My Dad's still running an Core 2 Duo...

Orcvader · 10 Dec 2021 at 16:32

10 should be fine with those specs. I have 10 running on similar aged systems at work with the Pentium variant and they run fine enough for office work.

Just grab the latest 10 ISO and plug the 7 key into the 10 install, it should accept the key without issues.