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07-05-2025 12:07 PM
is possible to upgrade the processor of this model to install windows 11 in this laptop:
hp pavilion x360 convertible 14-ba0xx
Device Name DESKTOP-79RQMJT
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-7100U CPU @ 2.40GHz 2.40 GHz Installed
RAM 8.00 GB (7.88 GB usable)
Storage 466 GB HDD WDC WD5000LPCX-60VHAT0
Graphics Card Intel(R) HD Graphics 620 (128 MB)
System Type 64-bit operating system, x64-based processor
Pen and touch Pen and touch support with 10 touch points
07-05-2025 01:02 PM
Unfortunately, since the processor is an integral part of the motherboard, it cannot be upgraded.
The only way you can install W11 on your PC is to use a workaround that bypasses the W11 hardware checks.
If you are happy with your PC, and if you are interested in installing W11 24H2 via an in-place upgrade 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).
You can download the free 7-Zip file utility from the link below. The top line is for 64 bit.
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.
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.