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Is there a processor compatibility list available anywhere? The current documentation shows:

With the January firmware, is that list still applicable?

Thanks.

CPU list stays the same because chipset remains the same.

Thanks!

You're welcome.  : )  I can also imagine you were hoping for something a little better though for Win11?

Nah, a 7th gen i5 will cover me... I'm fixing up a 5050 sff for a Plex project. I'm not really worried about 11, although I feel eventually MS will slacken its requirements to increase the uptake.

Thanks for your help. 

@bradthetechnut​ Howdy. I saw this thread and your question - I have an OptiPlex 5050 with a i7-7700 that I would like to install Windows 11 on. Do you have any advice or recommendations?

Thanks!

This is a good question for @Chino de Oro or @redxps630 .  I don't use Win11.

I use the github win 11 iso which skips cpu secure boot tpm checks.

i used to be able to use Win 7 pro COA key to activate win10/11 but this is now blocked by ms so I have to resort to other means.  If the 5050 had Win 8 pro originally from Dell then you might be ok with auto activation.