Replacing my HP Notebook

[lovemylife]

• I purchased my HP Notebook, Model 17-bs043cl in 2017 and it won’t support Windows 11, so I need to replace it. I really like this one and I’m currently searching for a similar updated model to replace it. Any suggestions?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If you like your notebook, there is no need to replace it if you want to install W11.

If you are interested in installing W11 24H2 on your PC as is, watch this video:

How to install Windows 11 24H2 on Unsupported PC (Early Access) 2024 (youtube.com)

Download the W24H2 ISO file and use that (3rd option).   

Download Windows 11 (microsoft.com)

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 each October when Microsoft rolls out the new builds because a PC that does not meet Microsoft's minimum W11 hardware requirements will never automatically get the update to the next build.

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.

This new model looks similar to the one you have now and has an Intel i5 processor like yours.

HP Laptop 17t-cn300, 17.3"

It doesn't have a DVD drive and you won't find too many notebooks that do nowadays.

[lovemylife]

Thanks! That information is very helpful!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.