Your PC’s CPU Isn’t Compatible With Windows 8 Error

JMH · Jun 5, 2012

Windows 8 Release Preview has been available for download for some time now. Millions of users have already installed and exploring the new features in the latest Windows version. At the same time, it seems, many users are having a common issue while upgrading to Windows 8.

Doing a quick search on Google or Bing reveals that hundreds of users who have been trying to upgrade to Windows 8 are having a common issue. The setup gives “Your PC’s CPU isn’t compatible with Windows 8” error even if the PC meets system requirements. According to Microsoft, the error occurs if your PC’s processor doesn’t support one of the following features: Physical Address Extension (PAE), NX, or SS2.

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Your PC’s CPU Isn’t Compatible With Windows 8 Error

JMH

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