Upgrade

[Codsy]

Hi, I have an all-in-one desktop Z1 and I wondered if I can upgrade this to a faster processor and add bluetooth. I need this to qualify for Windows 11 and at the moment it does not qualify.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

What is the product number of your PC?

There are a couple of generations that HP released.

However, I'm pretty sure that any upgrades you may be able to do to that PC won't be enough to have it meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements.

I believe that almost any PC made before 2017 will not meet those specifications.

[Codsy]

It's a J1W60PA#ABG, a Z1 G2 26" touchscreen

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the parts list for your PC:

HP PartSurfer

All of the supported processors fall way short of any of those on the list at the link below, and there would be no way your PC's motherboard could support a 4 generation processor upgrade to meet the minimum W11 processor requirements.

Windows processor requirements Windows 11 supported Intel processors | Microsoft Learn

Regarding Bluetooth functionality:  If your PC came with either of the Wi-Fi cards listed, they both support Bluetooth.

Do you have the W10 Bluetooth drivers installed?

The Intel 7260 has no W10 drivers from HP or Intel., but you can use the driver from Dell if your PC has that model Wi-Fi adapter.

Intel 3160/7260/3165/7265/8260/8265 Bluetooth Driver | Driver Details | Dell US

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)

[Codsy]

Thanks a lot Paul, I'll check those links out.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

I'm running W11 24H2 on a couple of Dell business desktop PC's with Intel 4th generation i5 processors.

They both work just fine and maybe even a little bit better on W11 than on W10.

[Codsy]

Cheers Paul, here are my PC's specs.

[Codsy]

Thanks a lot. Now on Windows 11 and Bluetooth is working. Have a great day.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

You have a great day too!