Can I replace the motherboard in my HP Pavilion - 17t-ab200 CTO to be compatible with Windows 11?

[BoomerTheMoose]

Can I replace the motherboard in my HP Pavilion - 17t-ab200 CTO to be compatible with Windows 11?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You can, but it would cost a lot of money.

Chapter 3 has the list of supported motherboards with Intel 8th generation core processors.

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You can install W11 on your notebook as is and not spend a dime or take the trouble to change out the motherboard.

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)

[BoomerTheMoose]

So bottom line, the CPU in my computer is Intel Core i7-7700HQ and is not on the Windows 11 compatible list...this would make many people believe they need a new computer or spend a lot of money on upgrading components - hence the reason I posted the question.  My computer runs great whether I am online, streaming, or gaming so I really see no point in spending the money on a new computer or costly component upgrades.  I am most concerned with security updates moving forward - Thank you for your response, explanation, and links! 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Yes, your PC will continue to get security, cumulative updates in W11 just like it is now on W10.

My opinion on all of this hardware stuff is that Microsoft learned a lesson when they opened the floodgates to any PC that could run W7 could get the free upgrade to W10 which as a result, Microsoft had to support millions of PCs that used to run XP, Vista and W7 for W10.

It had to be a nightmare.

By drawing the line at nothing older than an Intel 8th gen core processor for all Intel PC's, or an AMD Ryzen 2600 for AMD desktops/3xxx series processor in AMD notebooks, they lopped a huge support problem off their plate.

I'm running W11 24H2 on a HP notebook with a crappy i3-4005U processor and it runs fine. Just as good if not better on W11.

I'm running W11 24H2 on a Dell desktop with an i7-7700 processor and it also runs just fine.

The oldest PC I have W11 on is an ancient Dell 580s desktop from 2010 with an i5-660 processor--also runs fine.

At a minimum you will have support for your notebook until November of 2026 with 24H2.

I would imagine that if Microsoft releases a 25H2 update, then we just run the procedure in the video late this year.