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First, can you try removing all those old COM port entries from Device Manager?

Yeah, You could also check for a BIOS update from your motherboard manufacturer, as that sometimes adds or enables the TPM option.

My new Windows To Go installation, made with Rufus, is constantly freezing and forcing restarts. Everything was set up correctly on a fast USB drive, but it's completely unstable. What could be causing these repeated crashes on a system that should be clean?

Hey there, I totally feel your frustration—this upgrade path is notoriously fiddle for older rigs! You've actually solved the two biggest hurdles (TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot), so you're almost there. The MBR/GPT issue is the final boss.

**Don't give up yet—here's the free fix:**

1. **Back up ...

That's fantastic you found a solution, and thanks for sharing Windhawk with the community! It's a great tool for these persistent UI/behavior tweaks Microsoft doesn't address.

For anyone else dealing with a similar "unsolved" Windows annoyance, here’s a good troubleshooting path:

1. **Search for a ...