Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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We demonstrate how to install Windows 11 on an old laptop with no TPM, the wrong CPU, and not enough memory. This easy HP Envy upgrade is for anyone wanting to keep their old laptop or PC running smooth for years to come with a free and simple Windows 11 upgrade.

Can you run Windows 11 on a decade-old laptop? Absolutely! In this video, we show you how to breathe new life into a 2016 HP Envy 2-in-1 by bypassing Windows 11 hardware requirements (TPM and CPU checks) using a simple command line trick. We also walk you through a complete hardware overhaul, including doubling the DDR4 RAM and cloning the original drive to a high-performance 1TB Crucial P310 NVMe SSD using Disc Genius.

Learn how to identify the right parts, perform the physical installation, and optimize your system for 2025 and beyond. Don't throw away your old tech, upgrade it!

00:00 Introduction to upgrading a 2016 HP Envy
00:30 How to bypass Windows 11 hardware checks
01:03 Command to install Windows 11 on unsupported CPUs
01:30 Planning RAM and SSD hardware upgrades
01:56 How to identify and choose the right RAM
02:50 Selecting a 1TB NVMe SSD and enclosure
04:39 Cloning your drive with Disc Genius software
05:47 Step by step system migration process
07:46 Opening the laptop and removing the back panel
08:28 Installing new DDR4 RAM modules
09:05 Replacing the M.2 NVMe SSD
09:28 Bonus tips Battery fan and BIOS battery maintenance
10:15 Verifying the upgrade in Windows 11
11:15 Final results and performance improvements