Trying to upgrade to Win11 but unable to due to outdated processor

[krillin_omen]

Hello,
I am trying to upgrade to Windows 11 but my processor is outdated. What processor can I install that is compatible to my mother board? My PC is a OMEN by Desktop PC 880-030.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Your PC's motherboard does not support upgrading the processor to one that meets Microsoft's minimum W11 processor requirements.

If you are interested in installing W11 24H2 on your PC as is, 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'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.