Upgrading to Windows 11

[Carlesc]

Hello, I've recetly been working on updating an old WS Z600 but when trying to update to W11 it says my computer does not meet the requirements. Looking around the forum I found some relevant information on this:

https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Notebook-Hardware-and-Upgrade-Questions/Issues-upgrading-to-windows-11...

The problem is, the solution is for UEFI bios setups, and my Z600 is on Legacy BIOS. I have never really looked much into it, so I don't know if a simple BIOS upgrade could allow me to switch to UEFI or if there is a simpler method to go around the W11 requierements for Legacy BIOS.

My current motherboard setup:

Thanks in advance.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

If your PC does not have two lists of bootable devices--Legacy and EFI in the F9 boot options menu, then it does not have a UEFI BIOS, and no update can convert it to one

Here is an easy way to upgrade your PC to W11 as is in legacy mode:

Watch this video:

How to install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC (Early Access) 2024 (youtube.com)

Download the W24H2 ISO file and use that (3rd option).   

Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

You can download the free 7-Zip file utility from the link below.  The top line is for 64 bit.

7-Zip

You'll have to repeat this procedure each October when Microsoft rolls out the new builds because a PC that does not meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements will never automatically get the update to the next build.

Other than that, your PC will continue to get the monthly cumulative and other updates.

That's only a minor inconvenience to have continued OS support beyond October of 2025.

[Carlesc]

Thank you very much, I'll try this.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.