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[Cuz368]

I have a hp pavilion 27 all in one  desktop which needs a cpu upgrade to run windows 11.   I ran a PC Health Check and every think is good except my CPU which isn't currently supported for Windows 11.   My current processor is a AMD Ryzen 5 2600 with Radeon Vega Graphics.   If I can upgrade my computer.  Whwhat CPU do I need to purchase?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Is it an AMD Ryzen 5 2600U processor?

The AMD Ryzen 5 2600U processor is used in notebooks and some all-in-one PC's, cannot be upgraded and does not support W11.

The reason I ask is because the AMD Ryzen5 2600 desktop processor is supported for W11.

If your PC has an AMD Ryzen 5 2600U processor, and if you are happy with your PC, and if you are interested in installing W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video, which is the easiest way to do it in my opinion, and I have tried many different ways to do this during the last 3 years.

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.