HP 2000 2b89WM NOTEBOOK RAM AND WINDOWS 11 UPDATE

[Longhorn13]

I was wanting to know what the max amount of Ram memory I can install on this laptop.

I was also wondering if this unit is capable of running Windows 11. 

If so, what would I need to upgrade?

Thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Below is the link to the service manual for your notebook.

c03575298.pdf (hp.com)

The memory upgrade info can be found in chapter 1.

2 x 4 GB of memory is supported.

Your notebook's hardware does not qualify for the W11 upgrade via Windows update, for at least two reasons.

The processor is not supported (Intel processors need to be 8th gen core and newer), and there is no TPM security device.

If you're interested, I can give you two easy ways to bypass the W11 hardware checks so you can perform an in-place upgrade to W11 on your PC, allowing you to keep your installed programs, files, and settings, and a way to easily go back to W10 after the default 'return to W10' period expires, in case W11 doesn't work properly on your particular PC.

[Longhorn13]

Yes, I am interested in setting up Windows 11 on my laptop.

Please provide the steps to install Windows 11 on my laptop.

Thanks

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Here you go...

If you want to install W11 on your PC as is, you can bypass the W11 hardware requirements using two easy methods. 

The first one is the easiest.

I would make a system image of your current W10 installation prior to updating to W11, so you can easily reinstall W10 in the future.  I used the free Macrium Reflect software to do that, under the Backup at Home section. 

Along with the system image, make sure you create the bootable DVD or USB rescue drive you boot from to access the system image stored on your portable hard drive.

Macrium Software | Reflect Free Edition

To upgrade to W11, read and follow the instructions at the link below.

Windows 11 Upgrade Hack on Any Hardware | Dong Knows Tech

No registry changes needed.  No need to create installation media.  Just download the W11 ISO file, and the guy's zip file.

I have upgraded 11 unsupported PC's to W11, and not one of them have had any issues whatsoever.

They have all gotten all the Windows 11 updates released thus far.

I check those against a PC I have that is fully supported to run W11.

There is also this way you can upgrade to W11, bypassing the hardware checks...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=02mgrA51974