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How to fix Windows 10/11 Update CPU not supported errors

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

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4 solutions to fix Windows 10 Update CPU not supported

If you have been receiving the error “Windows 10 update CPU not supported” when attempting toupgrade to Windows 10, don’t fret because you are not alone.

Well, the problem has been a bother since the earliest days of Windows 10 but now there are multiple solutions. And there is a good chance that one of them will work for you.

In this guide, we will take you through the foolproof solutions that work for the Windows 10 Update CPU not supported issue when updating from Windows 8/8.1. Let’s delve right into this.

Steps to fix Windows 10 Update CPU not supported

Fix 1: Check Windows 10 hardware requirements

Like every other Windows, Windows 10 may not install on machines which doesn’t meet its least hardware requirements (or may install but run inefficiently) so you may have to reconfirm your machine’s hardware specifications before anything else.

Specifically, your CPU should have a minimum speed of 1 GHz. You should thus start by going to your windows properties windows to verify this.

Steps to follow:

Windows 7

Windows 8

You will, of course, need to upgrade the CPU before restarting the update. Otherwise, skip to the rest of the suggested fixes if your CPU turns out okay.

Fix 2: Update the Compatibility Appraiser

One of the causes of this error is abugin the compatibility appraiser that comes with Windows 10 update files. Microsoft has since released the relevant updates to upgrade the tool and the error should disappear as soon as you run the updates.

Here are the required updates depending on the Windows you are currently running:

Steps To Install The Update:

Windows 7

Windows 8/8.1

Wait for the update to run then reboot your computer. You can now turn on the PC and make a fresh attempt to update toWindows 10.

If all went well, the system should no longer report this error.

Fix 3: Turn On the NX (No-eXecute) Bit

The NX technology allows the processor to segregate areas in the memory where program code including Windows can or cannot run and can cause the annoying Windows 10 update CPU not supported error.

The solution is to disable the technology either via the settings or theBIOS.

On Windows 7:

On Windows 8 or 8.1:

For most machines, changing the setting from the BIOS works like a charm. Here are the steps to boot to the BIOS:

TIP:NX can also be labeled EDB (execute disabled bit), Execute Disabled Memory Protection, EVP (enhanced virus protection), or even No Execute Memory Protect so enable whatever option your system provides.Some laptops/desktops don’t provide the enable NX settings BIOS option so you may have to retry the earlier method or raise a ticket with the manufacturer.

Hopefully, the Windows 10 update program will be happy with your CPU so restart the upgrade.

Fix 4: Disable CPU Overclocking

Sometimes the windows update program will refuse to work because of an overclocked CPU.

To maneuver this problem, you will need to reverse the overclocking.

Here are the steps:

Wrapping It Up

The Windows 10 update CPU not supported error can be caused by an unsatisfactory CPU (below 1.0GHz) so start there. Other causes include an outdated Windows 7/8.0/8.1 so try to install the highlighted updates.

Other triggers include overclocking your CPU or disabled NX bits so also try the specified solutions if the first ideas fail.

MORE RESOURCES:

How to fix Windows 10/11 Update CPU not supported errors#

4 solutions to fix Windows 10 Update CPU not supported#

Steps to fix Windows 10 Update CPU not supported#

Fix 1: Check Windows 10 hardware requirements#

Fix 2: Update the Compatibility Appraiser#

Fix 3: Turn On the NX (No-eXecute) Bit#

Fix 4: Disable CPU Overclocking#