Many company networks run a Windows 7 picture on brand-new {hardware} as a result of that is what the corporate standardised on.
If you wish to make the massive soar from Windows 7 to Windows 11 nevertheless, it seems Microsoft won’t be a lot assist.
In a help doc from Lenovo the corporate confirmed that apps and settings won’t be migrated should you set up Windows 11 on a Windows 7 PC, with Lenovo saying:
What is the improve path from Windows 10 to Windows 11? My firm nonetheless has some Windows 7 gadgets. If they meet the {hardware} ground, can these gadgets be upgraded on to Windows 11?
Most gadgets accessible for buy now will likely be upgradeable to Windows 11. You may have the choice to improve, clear set up, or reimage Windows 10 gadgets to maneuver to Windows 11. For Windows 7 gadgets that meet {hardware} necessities, you will have to scrub set up or reimage to go on to Windows 11.
If it’s important to retain settings, it could make extra sense to improve to Windows 10 first earlier than making an attempt the soar to Windows 7.
The full help doc could be seen right here.
