Windows 11 for an ignoramus.

Rusty190

It is a desktop - an all in 1 desktop if that makes a difference? 

RunsFromRobots

Before you start spending any money, try the instructions in this video: New Method For Windows 11 Unsupported PCs (Easiest Yet)

singhini

OK, it might not be possible (im assuming when you say all-in-one you have everything built into the monitor and no oblong tower and monitor)

I think you would have to check if your current CPU is socketed or soldered (if soldered you can't)
Also the new CPU would have to be compatible with the existing motherboard and BIOS.

I'm guessing you think like me -----> if i can get the old machine to work somehow then great, if not i'm going to be committed to spending money on a new computer, then more on getting all the files transferred, then i need to get used to the new computer, then i need to type all my login details on all my sites again as the new computer is not recognised, and then i'm potentially throwing the old computer to landfill ------> what a faff.... what a cost.... what a waste!

You might be best to speak to a local computer shop and see if 
A) it is just the CPU that needs changing and nothing else  
B.) There is a new CPU available which will be compatible with your existing computer + Windows11 will work
C) what's this all going to cost versus a newer replacement computer

You could try Curry's again but in sceptical how knowledgeable their staff are compared to an independent shop. 


Perhaps others could suggest any other alternatives

Vitor

I think we should take the OP at his word "I know absolutely nothing about tech stuff" before suggesting CPU upgrades, flashing the BIOS, installing Windows 11 from an ISO using Rufus or installing Linux Parsley.

GDB2222

Rusty190 said:

Thank you for all input - much appreciated.
After spending half the day looking at pages on my desktop that I didn't know existed, it appears to be the CPU that is not supported for windows 11 on my PC.
Microsoft tell me that this "is not considered an upgradable component".
Presumably, this does mean I need a new/second hand PC?
@GDB2222, when I got my current computer from Curry's, I took in the old one and they transferred everything across for me, for a fee. 

As you need someone to transfer your data, this rather limits your choice of new PC. People have suggested getting a mini PC from Amazon, but then you still need someone to set it up for you and transfer your data. It’s more sensible to buy the new PC from someone who can do the transfer.  I’m not a big fan of curry’s but they do offer the transfer option.

I think you should avoid buying all in one computers. They look neat, but they are hard to upgrade. 

Your solution for the time being is to extend Windows 10 support until October 2026. It makes your present PC safe until then. This is an option in Settings. Do you need a hand to do this? 

Sicard

MS are charging $61 per year for extended W10 support.

Undervalued

Sicard said:

MS are charging $61 per year for extended W10 support.

Or

1000 Microsoft Reward points

or

Free if you backup certain folders to OneDrive

giraffe69

Isn't $61 the price for support for a business computer. My Win10 laptop is registered for free but even if I had paid it would have been £30 for the year to Oct 2026.

Rusty190

GDB2222 said:

Rusty190 said:

Thank you for all input - much appreciated.
After spending half the day looking at pages on my desktop that I didn't know existed, it appears to be the CPU that is not supported for windows 11 on my PC.
Microsoft tell me that this "is not considered an upgradable component".
Presumably, this does mean I need a new/second hand PC?
@GDB2222, when I got my current computer from Curry's, I took in the old one and they transferred everything across for me, for a fee. 

As you need someone to transfer your data, this rather limits your choice of new PC. People have suggested getting a mini PC from Amazon, but then you still need someone to set it up for you and transfer your data. It’s more sensible to buy the new PC from someone who can do the transfer.  I’m not a big fan of curry’s but they do offer the transfer option.

I think you should avoid buying all in one computers. They look neat, but they are hard to upgrade. 

Your solution for the time being is to extend Windows 10 support until October 2026. It makes your present PC safe until then. This is an option in Settings. Do you need a hand to do this? 

Thank you @GDB222. After spending most of the day yesterday reading up on this - having to Google every other word doesn't help speed things up! - I came to the same conclusion. I think I can manage the 1 year extended support malarkey, but I certainly know where to come for help if I'm stuck.
@Vitor - You are not wrong! You have understood my situation exactly - other than I'm a "she" not a "he", nevertheless, I am grateful for folk taking the time to reply and I now know slightly more today than I did when I posted. 

Vitor

Apologies for misgendering the OP.