I have trouble updating PC from windows 7 to 11

1. Windows 10 cannot be obtained via Windows Update.
2. You may be able to fix the error by installing KB3138612, KB4474419 (and KB4490628).
3. The official way of upgrading or even creating installation media is the Media Creation Tool.

https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=691209

The Media Creation Tool requires Transport Layer Security 1.2 enabled.

Update to enable TLS 1.1 and TLS 1.2 as default secure protocols in WinHTTP in Windows

It's not the speed, it's the security. Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0 and as far as I can determine, the Xeon X5650 does not.

See:

• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements "Using the principles above, we are confident that devices running on Intel 8th generation processors and AMD Zen 2 as well as Qualcomm 7 and 8 Series will meet our principles around security and reliability and minimum system requirements for Windows 11."
• https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/design/minimum/supported/windows-11-supported-intel-processors -- "Windows 11 supported Intel processors"
• https://technclub.com/guides/windows-11-compatible-intel-processors/ "All Windows 11 Supported Intel Processors – TPM Compatibility"

Thanks for the reply, still a bit unsure, if the computer needs to less that 18 months older than the windows 11 release date then no way could it be compatible, yet the screen shot below outlines what spec it is and it seems all good with two processors operating over a 64 bit system at 2.6 GHz. It says only 32 GB storage available to use so maybe that is an issue. Perhaps a simply getting windows 10 instead would be the right choice. But then why does it not automatically update to that at windows update, instead I get the aforementioned error message.

Did you check your processor against the list???

It is the gen of the processor not the size of it.

Thanks for the reply, still a bit unsure, if the computer needs to less that 18 months older than the windows 11 release date then no way could it be compatible, yet the screen shot below outlines what spec it is and it seems all good with two processors operating over a 64 bit system at 2.6 GHz. It says only 32 GB storage available to use so maybe that is an issue. Perhaps a simply getting windows 10 instead would be the right choice. But then why does it not automatically update to that at windows update, instead I get the aforementioned error message.

7 > 11 would be a clean install and doesn't come for free.

But computer 18 months or older than the release of 11 are not suitable to run 11.

Windows 11 requirements; https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/windows-11-requirements

Specifically check this:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with two or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or system on a chip (SoC).

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Microsoft details what happens or won't happen if you install 11 on a device that does not meet minimum system requirements.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/installing-windows-11-on-devices-that-don-t-meet-minimum-system-requirements-0b2dc4a2-5933-4ad4-9c09-ef0a331518f1

Remember: NO Security Updates.

Your device might malfunction due to these compatibility or other issues. Devices that do not meet these system requirements will no longer be guaranteed to receive updates, including but not limited to security updates.

This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for running Windows 11 - these requirements help ensure a more reliable and higher quality experience. Installing Windows 11 on this PC is not recommended and may result in compatibility issues. If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates. Damages to your PC due to lack of compatibility aren't covered under the manufacturer warranty.