Can my computer be upgraded to accept Windows 11

[lcomp47]

I have an HP ENVY Phoenix 800-030qe CTO Desktop PC (ENERGY STAR) Out of Warranty: Ended on Jul 5, 2015

Serial Number 2MD3260BL2 Product Number D6M11AV#ABA.

Is there anything I can do to make this computer accept an upgrade to Windows 11 (changing components or anything)?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

There are no hardware upgrades you can do to your PC to have it support W11.

If you are happy with your PC, and if you are interested in doing an in-place upgrade 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 tried many 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)

[lcomp47]

Thank you for your very fast response and directions on how other options may work regarding my question

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.