upgrade my processor for Windows 11.

[hlrosenberger]

I would like to know if the processor in my Windows 10 computer can be upgraded to a processor that supports Windows 11.  If so, what Intel processor would I need? Where could I purchase the processor?  Cost?

HP EliteDesk800G1 TWR

Product # E1Z89UT#ABA

Serial # 2UA3521DVM

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

There aren't any processors that will work in your PC that meet Microsoft's minimum processor requirements of an Intel 8th generation core or newer processor.

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 -- and it won't cost you anything .

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 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.

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)

I'm running W11 24H2 using the above method on a Dell Optiplex 7020 MT (similar to the 800 G1).

Mine has an i5-4590 processor and it runs W11 just fine.