We look at compatibility between Intel i7-6700TE and Windows 11 operating system. For the record, Intel’s i7-6700TE is not compatible with Windows 11.
Salient points
- Intel i7-6700TE is not compatible with Windows 11.
- Intel i7-6700TE is a core processor of the i7 family of processors.
- i7-6700TE is a 6th generation processor.
- i7-6700TE belongs to the Skylake generation of processors. It was launched in Q4 of 2015.
- i7 processors of the 8th or higher generations are compatible with Windows 11.
- For a list of Intel processors compatible with Windows 11, you can refer this Microsoft page.
If you are running Windows 10 on i7-6700TE systems, read on for relevant information.
When does Windows 10 become end of life?
Windows 10 will become end of life on 14 October 2025. The official support for Windows 10 will cease on this date.
Will my Windows 10 computer stop working after October 2025?
No, your Windows 10 computer will not stop working after 14 October 2025. However, you will not get any security updates for Windows 10 after that date.
If a new security vulnerability or threat is uncovered for Windows 10, you will not have access to any security updates to fix it. So, you would run an unsecured system or PC.
You could, optionally, enroll your PC in the ESU program for Windows 10. It will give access to Extended Security Updates for Windows 10. Read on to know basic details about the ESU program for Windows 10.
What is the ESU program for Windows 10?
The ESU program for Windows 10 is the Extended-security update program. The main features of the ESU program are:
- It is a paid subscription to Extended Security Updates for Windows 10.
- You can buy Extended security updates for a minimum period of 1 year to maximum period of 3 years.
- A subscription to the ESU program gives access to extended security updates for the period of subscription.
- The pricing details for Windows 10 Extended Security Updates have been shared by Microsoft. It’s $30 for an end user of Windows 10 and $61 for a business user for one year of ESU subscription of Windows 10.
You can find more information about the ESU program for Windows 10 on this page.
Should I install Windows 11 on i7-6700TE?
We do not suggest installing Windows 11 on unsupported processors or hardware because of the following reasons:
- Access to security updates for Windows 11 are not guaranteed
- There are chances that your system may malfunction after upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware
- There may be compatibility issues post upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.
Buy a new computer?
Unless you are willing to enroll in the ESU program for Windows 10, buying a new computer remains the best practical option to have a PC that runs on supported operating system.
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