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AnthonyGarcia
Dec 26, 2025Iron Contributor
Why My PC can't be upgraded to Windows 11 25H2
My PC is currently running Windwos 11 23H2 and it still does not receive the 25H2. How to fix this? As far as I know, the hardware specs are still good. It has has Ryzen 5 1600 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, an ...
Sendall
Dec 26, 2025Iron Contributor
If your PC can't be upgraded Windows 11 to 25H2. Please upgrade or replacing your computer’s hardware, especially the CPU, to ensure compatibility with Windows 11 25H2 is a process that involves careful planning and steps. Here's a clear overview of what to do:
1. Check Your Current Hardware Compatibility
Key Windows 11 Requirements:
- Processor: 1 GHz or faster, 2+ cores, compatible 64-bit CPU
- TPM 2.0: Trusted Platform Module version 2.0 enabled in BIOS
- Secure Boot: Enabled in BIOS/UEFI
- RAM, Storage, GPU: Meet minimum specs (your current setup is sufficient)
Your current CPU: Ryzen 5 1600
- Note: Ryzen 5 1600 is not officially supported for Windows 11, but it may pass compatibility checks if
- TPM and Secure Boot are enabled.
- Upgrading to a newer CPU can improve compatibility and performance.
2. Decide Whether to Upgrade or Replace Components
Upgrade CPU and Motherboard for upgrading Windows 11 to 25H2:
- Choose a new compatible CPU (e.g., Ryzen 5000 series like Ryzen 5600X or 5800X).
- Ensure your motherboard supports the new CPU (check the manufacturer’s CPU support list).
- Likely requires upgrading your motherboard as well.
Replace with a Supported CPU:
- Select a CPU compatible with your motherboard (or upgrade motherboard if necessary).
- For Intel, pick recent chips supporting Windows 11.
3. Selecting a Compatible CPU
For AMD Ryzen:
- Ryzen 5000 series (e.g., Ryzen 5600X, 5800X, 5900X)
- Supports Windows 11, TPM 2.0, and Secure Boot (if motherboard supports it)
For Intel: - 12th Gen (Alder Lake) or 13th Gen CPUs
- Also compatible with Windows 11
4. Verify Compatibility & Upgrade Windows
- Use TPM.msc to confirm TPM 2.0 is active.
- Run PC Health Check or third-party tools like WhyNotWin11 to verify Windows 11 compatibility.
- If compatible, proceed with the upgrade via Windows Update or the Installation Assistant.