Upgrade processor to meet Windows 11 requirements

[kt53]

I have an HP 260-a020 with an AMD A6-7310 APU with AMD Radeon R4 graphics. This processor is not on the Windows 11 tested processor list so I can't update Windows 11 to latest version. Is there an AMD direct replacement that I can install without any software or hardware issues that would meet the Windows 11 requirements?  This computer meets all other Windows 11 requirements. Thank you for your help. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

There are no supported W11 processors you can install in your PC.

If you are happy with your PC, 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.

And best of all, it can be done at absolutely no cost.