Laptop upgrade

[robertser]

Hi,

I have an laptop HP 14 Ck0521SA. I5 processor. 

I wonder if the processor can be upgraded as the curent one is not recognised by windows 11. The curent operating system is windows 10 which cannot be upgrade due to procesor type.

Thank you. 

Robert

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi, Robert:

The processor is an integral part of the motherboard and cannot be upgraded.

Intel notebook processors have all been integral parts of notebook motherboards since the 5th generation core processors were introduced to market.

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)

[robertser]

Thank you very much for your help. Very much appreciated. 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.