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‎08-25-2022 03:01 PM

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Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

I have an HP Envy 700-330qe

Processor: Intel Core i7-4790 CPU @ 3.60GHz, 3601 MHz, 4 cores

 

My system check said this processor is not compatible with Win 11. 

 

Can my motherboard be upgraded to a newer/Win 11 compatible CPU?

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‎08-25-2022 03:16 PM - edited ‎08-25-2022 04:01 PM

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@nalla1,

 

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

 

Unfortunately, your PC cannot be upgraded with a Windows 11 Microsoft approved processor.

 

However, that shouldn't prevent you from upgrading to W11 using the steps outlined in this link: https://dongknows.com/steps-for-windows-11-upgrade-on-unsupported-hardware/.

 

All of my legacy HP desktop PCs -except one laptop, have been upgraded to W11 using the aforementioned method and have been working wonderfully. No complaints whatsoever.  I would highly recommend it.

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777

 

 

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‎08-25-2022 03:16 PM - edited ‎08-25-2022 04:01 PM

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@nalla1,

 

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

 

Unfortunately, your PC cannot be upgraded with a Windows 11 Microsoft approved processor.

 

However, that shouldn't prevent you from upgrading to W11 using the steps outlined in this link: https://dongknows.com/steps-for-windows-11-upgrade-on-unsupported-hardware/.

 

All of my legacy HP desktop PCs -except one laptop, have been upgraded to W11 using the aforementioned method and have been working wonderfully. No complaints whatsoever.  I would highly recommend it.

 

Hope this was helpful.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777

 

 

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‎08-25-2022 03:35 PM

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Thank you!  It looks simple to do, and will save $$$ on a new system.

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‎08-25-2022 04:00 PM

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@nalla1,

 

You're quite welcome, and best of luck with your endeavors!

 

We will always be here for any additional support you may need.

 

Kind Regards,

 

NonSequitur777

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