Upgrade to Windows 11

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Hello, I would like to ask if it is possible to upgrade my pc to Windows 11 by changing the processor since Windows 10's "PC Health Check" which would be my current operating system indicates that the processor is not supported, and if it is worth replacing it or if there are other solutions.
Thank you.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Your PC's 'Willow' motherboard does not support an upgrade to any of the processors on Microsoft's W11 AMD processor list.

HP Pavilion 570-p030nl Desktop PC Product Specifications | HP® Support

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported AMD processors | Microsoft Learn

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.