Question what upgrades do you suggest so I can migrate to Windows11

[bzg51n]

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name RYANS-PC
System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model Z68MX-UD2H-B3
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3701 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Award Software International, Inc. F9, 7/26/2011
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
BaseBoard Product Z68MX-UD2H-B3
BaseBoard Version
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.19041.5072"
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 6.37 GB
Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
Available Virtual Memory 7.15 GB
Page File Space 2.38 GB
Kernel DMA Protection Off

Device Encryption Support Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable, PCR7 binding is not supported, Hardware Security Test Interface failed and device is not Modern Standby, Un-allowed DMA capable bus/device(s) detected, TPM is not usable
A hypervisor has been detected. Features required for Hyper-V will not be displayed.

 

[USAFRet]

Starting with an i7-2600 and Z68 motherboard, you basically need a whole new system.

 

[faalin]

There is no upgrade path for that computer. Need attended use of computer, budget, and general location

 

[kanewolf]

OS Name Microsoft Windows 10 Pro
Version 10.0.19045 Build 19045
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name RYANS-PC
System Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model Z68MX-UD2H-B3
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU
Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3701 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Award Software International, Inc. F9, 7/26/2011
SMBIOS Version 2.4
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
BaseBoard Product Z68MX-UD2H-B3
BaseBoard Version
Platform Role Desktop
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "10.0.19041.5072"
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 16.0 GB
Total Physical Memory 15.9 GB
Available Physical Memory 6.37 GB
Total Virtual Memory 18.3 GB
Available Virtual Memory 7.15 GB
Page File Space 2.38 GB
Kernel DMA Protection Off

Device Encryption Support Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable, PCR7 binding is not supported, Hardware Security Test Interface failed and device is not Modern Standby, Un-allowed DMA capable bus/device(s) detected, TPM is not usable
A hypervisor has been detected. Features required for Hyper-V will not be displayed.

To have a Microsoft supported Windows 11 system, you have to replace CPU, motherboard, and RAM. An AMD AM4 socket motherboard with a 5600X CPU and DDR4 RAM would probably be the cheap option.

 

[logainofhades]

Yea it's definitely new platform time. What to get will depend on your budget.

 

[stonecarver]

what upgrades do you suggest so I can migrate to Windows11​

Processor Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-2600 CPU @ 3.40GHz, 3701 Mhz, 4 Core(s), 8 Logical Processor(s)

Being as Microsoft has now bumped the required Intel CPU list to the 11th gen and your i7 2600 is second gen you at least should know the reason why everyone points out your best move on upgrading your system is to move to a newer platform.

You can though google or head over to Microsoft and do some research on even though your CPU is not supported for Windows 11 is there a way to still make it work and how to install windows 11 on unsupported CPU.

I don't know if it's budget, your computer fits your needs as is or other factors but in a nut shell were up to the 14th gen of Intel CPU's in 2025.

Best I can say do some research on installing Windows 11 on unsupported CPU's or take the advice and plan for a new build.

Oh and by the way if your needing more time to save up for a new system Microsoft will let you buy an extended year of Windows 10 updates after EOL in October 2025 so 16 month from right now to save for new system.

 

[Misgar]

As @stonecarver said above, there are ways to shoehorn Windows 11 on to "unsupported" hardware with an old CPU, or which lacks TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 2.0 or Secure Boot.

Windows 11 can be tweaked to install on old systems by burning a modified USB installation boot drive using Rufus and the official Microsoft Windows 11 ISO.

There are numerous guides:
https://pureinfotech.com/create-windows-11-bootable-usb-unsupported-pc-rufus/
https://windowsforum.com/threads/upgrade-unsupported-pcs-to-windows-11-step-by-step-guide.350040/

I recommend leaving your old Windows boot drive intact. Instead, buy a cheap 240GB SATA SSD to experiment. Unplug your Windows 10 boot drive and any other SSDs and hard disks. Connect the 240GB SATA SSD and install Windows 11 by booting from a Rufus Windows 11 USB memory stick.

Play around with Windows 11. If you don't like the new "simplified" Desktop, there are small apps and Registry tweaks that can restore the appearance to something more familiar, but you'll be stuck changes that can't be undone.

As soon as you've got Windows 11 to boot up to the Desktop, it's safe to shut down and reconnect your Windows 10 drive and any other SSDs or hard disks.

To boot into Windows 10, check the BIOS Function key that gives you a boot list at startup. Alternatively, set the drive boot order in the BIOS. You can switch between Windows 10 and 11 with relative ease.

You could carry on using Windows 10 after October and pay Microsoft $30? for a year's support from Oct 2025 to Oct 2026. I read somewhere that support for 2026 to 2027 would be $60 and the following year $120, but that may have changed. It's sometimes difficult to keep track.

Microsoft will continue releasing monthly security updates for Windows 10 Enterprise users in big companies:

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019 support ends Jan 9, 2029
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2019

Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 support ends Jan 12, 2027
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-enterprise-ltsc-2021

Windows 10 IoT Enterprise support ends Jan13, 2032
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle/products/windows-10-iot-enterprise-ltsc-2021

Long Term Service Channel support extends past EOL for Windows 10 Home and Professional, but big corporations still have to pay for continued service.

Volume License users send a yearly fee to Microsoft based on the number of "seats" with Windows installed. Thus, if you have 10,000 employees with Windows PCs or laptops, you pay an annual fee for 10,000 seats. A far cry from a single Windows 10 Home license.