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EmilyCow
Sep 26, 2025Iron Contributor
What is the best windows 11 upgrade assistant from windows 10?
Microsoft told me my Windows 10 PC would not receive any security and feature after Oct 25. Not want to put my computer into risk so a wise move could upgrade it from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Does M...
Versecxy
Sep 26, 2025Iron Contributor
If you want to get the Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant from Microsoft to upgrade your computer. Based on your PC specs:
- No TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot support (common in older systems)
- UEFI firmware with Secure Boot and TPM 2.0 are required for Windows 11
Given this, your HP Z230 Workstation likely does not meet the hardware requirements for Windows 11. Microsoft has strict hardware requirements, especially around TPM 2.0 and the CPU model.
What can you do?
You can download the Windows 11 Installation Assistant directly from Microsoft's official page:
- Visit Microsoft's Windows 11 Download page.
- Scroll down to the "Windows 11 Installation Assistant" section.
- Click Download now and follow the instructions.
The Windows 11 Upgrade Assistant is ineffective for you. Since your CPU is older, upgrading to Windows 11 might not be feasible without hardware upgrades. In that case, staying on Windows 10 is still supported until October 14, 2025, and you can continue to receive security updates.