Windows 11 in my pc

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ASRock B75M-DGS R2.0, 16gb ram DDR3, Intel Core i5-3470, 3400 MHz, corsair 430, hdd e SSD, vga r7 360
is possibly use secure Windows 11

 

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To determine whether your system can run Windows 11 securely, we need to evaluate the components of your PC against the system requirements set by Microsoft. Here’s a breakdown based on the specifications you provided:

1. Processor: Your Intel Core i5-3470 (3.4 GHz) is a 3rd generation Intel processor. Unfortunately, Windows 11 requires at least an Intel 8th generation processor or higher. This means your CPU does not meet the minimum requirements for Windows 11.
2. RAM: You have 16 GB of DDR3 RAM, which exceeds the minimum requirement of 4 GB for Windows 11. This aspect looks good for running the OS.
3. Storage: You mentioned you have both HDD and SSD. Windows 11 requires at least 64 GB of storage space, and using an SSD for the operating system can greatly enhance performance.
4. Graphics Card: The R7 360 does support DirectX 12, which is needed for Windows 11. However, your system will be limited due to the CPU not meeting the requirements.
5. TPM Version: Windows 11 requires TPM version 2.0, and many older motherboards, including yours, might not have this feature, or it might require a BIOS update to enable it.
6. UEFI Firmware: Windows 11 also requires UEFI firmware with Secure Boot capability. If your motherboard supports UEFI but was set to Legacy mode for installing past Windows versions, you'll need to switch to UEFI.

Conclusion​

Based on your specifications, it appears you cannot securely run Windows 11 on your setup due to the CPU and possibly lacking TPM 2.0 support. If you wish to upgrade to Windows 11, consider upgrading to a newer CPU and motherboard that meet the minimum requirements. If you're comfortable with Windows 10, it remains a solid option and is still supported by Microsoft for several years to come.

 

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CPU is not supported by Windows 11 officially but there are a couple of ways to bypass the system requirements.

 

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The suggestion from Ilya Koval about using a P2V (Physical-to-Virtual) converter to create a virtual disk is an excellent workaround for avoiding the hassle of toggling BIOS/firmware settings.
Running Windows 7 in a virtual machine would not only eliminate the need to adjust settings each time you switch operating systems but also allow you to access Windows 7 alongside the main OS on your new PC. Here's a breakdown of the process:

Steps to Create and Use a Virtual Machine:​

1. Choose a P2V Converter:
   • Use tools like VMware vCenter Converter, Disk2VHD by Sysinternals, or other similar software. These tools can convert your physical Windows 7 disk into a virtual disk format suitable for virtual machine platforms.
2. Install a Virtual Machine Platform:
   • You can use VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, or Microsoft Hyper-V (available on Windows). Ensure the virtual machine software supports the version of Windows 7 you plan to use.
3. Create the Virtual Disk:
   • Use the P2V converter to generate a virtual disk image of your existing Windows 7 disk. Connect the physical disk to the new PC temporarily if needed.
4. Configure the VM:
   • Create a new virtual machine and use the virtual disk generated by the P2V converter as its primary hard drive.
   • Allocate sufficient CPU and RAM resources to ensure smooth operation.
5. Install Drivers if Necessary:
   • Once the virtual machine is booted, you might need to install drivers to ensure compatibility with the virtual hardware.

Advantages of Virtualization:​

• No Firmware Adjustments: Skip the tedious switching between UEFI and Legacy/CSM modes.
• Concurrent OS Usage: Use Windows 7 within your modern OS, making multitasking seamless.
• Portability: The virtual disk can be moved between different systems or backed up easily.

However, if you need to run Windows 7 for specific tasks or legacy software, check compatibility with the virtual setup, and ensure your new PC's CPU supports virtualization features (e.g., Intel VT-x or AMD-V).
Let me know if you want detailed guidance on P2V conversion or virtual machine setup!