Windows 11 Windows 10 to 11 upgrade: MS PC Health App states i7 4-core CPU not supported. Why?

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I'd like to update from MS Windows 10 to 11. MS recommends running an MS PC health check first. In doing so, the Health App tells me my PC does not meet Win 11 system requirements regarding the CPU. The PC meets all requirements except the CPU. Why is an Intel Core i7-6700 CPU @ 3.40GHz 4-core processor not supported? This is a fast CPU that performs very well for me on Win 10. It's above the 1GHz minimum. It has 4 cores, above the minimum of two or more. Is there a good reason why this processor can't handle Win 11? Can I attempt an install anyway?Thanks,MO

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