• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Are you having HotKey issues? Click here for tips and tricks.

‎06-11-2025 05:14 PM

HP Recommended
Product: HP Pavilion Desktop - 510-p020
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I know this is an older PC but it still works with no problems.  I did just upgrade my RAM to 16 gb.  This is a home work computer and I need to upgrade to Windows 11 by Oct 2025.  However, Windows will not allow the upgrade due not supported  CPU =  Intel Core i5-6400 CPU @ 2.20GHz. Everything else is fine.  I have been searching online for an upgrade.  Some say, no it cannot be upgraded it is too old, Some say yes it can but may cause other issues.  I cannot find a straight answer.  I just am wondering what the real answer is - can I upgrade it and  what components I need to upgrade.  Thank you in advance!

 

WINDOWS 11 REQUIREMENT.png

Reply
1 REPLY 1

‎06-11-2025 06:19 PM

HP Recommended

Your PC's motherboard does not support any Intel 8th generation core processors which are the minimum Intel processors that meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements.

 

If you are happy with your PC, and if you are interested in doing an in-place upgrade from W10 to W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video, which is the easiest way to do it in my opinion, and I have used several different ways to do this during the last 3 years.

 

How to Install Windows 11 on Unsupported PC in 2025 (New Easiest Method, No CMD)

 

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

 

Download Windows 11

 

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 if and when Microsoft rolls out the new W11 builds because a PC that does not meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements will never automatically get the update to the next build.

 

They have been releasing new W11 builds each October so far.

 

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.

 

If things don't work right on W11, you have 10 days to easily go back to W10 as long as you don't delete the W1 upgrade files or the Windows.old folder.

 

How to Go Back to Windows 10 from Windows 11 (Tutorial)

Reply
Was this reply helpful? Yes No
Warning
Be alert for scammers posting fake support phone numbers and/or email addresses on the community.
If you think you have received a fake HP Support message, please report it to us by clicking on "Flag Post".
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the Terms of Use and Rules of Participation.
Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask the community
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.