[SOLVED] Windows 11 questions

[tonymnace]

I want to update to Windows 11 and ran the Microsoft app to see if my computer was ready for it. I ran it and it said I needed secure boot which I don't think I have on my motherboard, which is an MSI X58 Pro, so I might need a new one. The app also said my processor, an Intel I7 920 running at 2.67 GHZ with quad cores I believe did not pass the test, though it is above their requirements of 1 Ghz or faster with 2 or more cores, so I'm confused as to why it's saying it won't work. Can anyone tell me why that's the case? If I can indeed use my same processor, what's a good motherboard that supports that processor and can do secure boot? Lastly, how can I get a clean install version of Windows 11, as my computer originally had Windows 7 on it before I upgraded to 10 and I'd like to do a clean install as I believe those old Windows 7 files might be causing me problems?

 

[SkyNetRising]

If I can indeed use my same processor, what's a good motherboard that supports that processor and can do secure boot?

Your system is too old.
Windows 11 supports intel cpus starting from 8th gen.

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/wi...pported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors

Lastly, how can I get a clean install version of Windows 11

Download from microsoft.
https://www.microsoft.com/software-download/windows11

 

[hotaru.hino]

Your motherboard was made before a time UEFI and Secure Boot were really a thing.

The official minimum requirements for Windows 11 processor-wise are 8th gen Core and Ryzen 3000 (not including those with a "G" at the end). These processors also have built-in TPM support which is required for secure boot. Unless you really need a feature on Windows11, you can continue using Windows 10. Just that updates will stop in 2025.

 

[USAFRet]

my processor, an Intel I7 920

Your CPU is way off the bottom of the supported list.

Like, 8 generations too old.
For this system, ignore Win 11 completely.

 

[SkyNetRising]

Your CPU is way off the bottom of the supported list.

It is not in supported list.

 

[USAFRet]

It is not in supported list.

Yes, thats what I meant.