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PC not compatible with Windows 11, buy processor?

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flo88 Posted messages 28491 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   -

Hello,

The verdict is in, my PC is not compatible with Windows 11.

My processor listed below is not supported:

Intel core i5 7400 CPU @ 3.00 GHz

My PC is from 2018, but I had done several repairs (new hard drive...) recently, so it bothers me.

I want to upgrade to Windows 11 for security reasons, and I would like the updates for Windows 11.

I don't know anything about computers; it's all Chinese to me.

Is there a way to keep my PC as it is but still have Windows 11 and its updates?

In terms of cost, I'm wondering if it might be better to buy a Lenovo central unit (refurbished) rather than have a processor installed by a technician.

Thank you for your knowledge,


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    flo88 Posted messages 28491 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   Ambassadeur 5 170
     

    Hello

    Is there a way to keep my PC as it is but have Windows 11 and its updates?

    The method described in the link above by MPMP10 allows updates for Windows in a completely legal manner.

    I still recommend backing up your important data on an external drive before you begin.

    The link explains several methods; I recommend the second one, using the Rufus utility.

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  3. HYPERSENSIBLE Posted messages 9 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   103
     

    Hello, thank you all for your responses, in the meantime I learned that we no longer need to upgrade to Windows 11.

    Windows 10: Microsoft is offering free updates for a year in Europe and the United States. But I don’t understand, we have totally different information here yet, this information is recent:

    https://www.charentelibre.fr/economie/windows-10-bientot-la-fin-du-support-gratuit-voici-ce-qui-vous-attend-26189997.php

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    1. flo88 Posted messages 28491 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 170
       

      Hello

      The extension is subject to certain obligations, and it will only ever be for one year; the same problem will arise again regardless of what happens.

      The details from Microsoft: Windows 10 Extended Security Updates | Microsoft Windows

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  4. MPMP10 Posted messages 47361 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 968
     

    Indeed, as pointed out by @flo88 (whom I greet in passing...), the fact of saving beforehand is a very good suggestion.

    You can also create a system image beforehand.

    Creating a system image with Windows

    https://lecrabeinfo.net/tutoriels/creer-image-systeme-windows/#creer-une-image-systeme-avec-windows

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    1. flo88 Posted messages 28491 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention   5 170
       

      Greetings to you too.

      The system image can indeed allow you to restore the computer to its previous state in case of a problem.

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      1. MPMP10 Posted messages 47361 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   18 968 > flo88 Posted messages 28491 Registration date   Status Contributor Last intervention  
         

        Thank you.

        @+

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  6. HYPERSENSIBLE Posted messages 9 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   103
     

    Hello,

    Thank you all for your knowledge, I don’t know how to create a system image, I will have to look into that later. Thank you

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    1. Panth33ra Posted messages 23146 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   2 362
       

      Hello,

      Check this link, everything is explained there!

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