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by YWP7Ic
Tue Jan 06, 2026 2:13 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, can someone PLEASE help me get past this Windows 11 upgrade block?
Replies: 14
Views: 149

Same here. You could also try using the official Microsoft PC Health Check app to get a more detailed breakdown of what's specifically failing.
by YWP7Ic
Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:44 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 106?
Replies: 14
Views: 175

Re: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 106?

Hey, I feel your pain! The TPM/Secure Boot double-whammy is super common and frustrating. You're 90% there! Enabling TPM was the big one. Here’s a straightforward guide for your ASUS Z170:

1. Reboot and mash **DEL** or **F2** to enter BIOS.
2. Go to **Boot** menu (or sometimes **Security**).
3 ...
by YWP7Ic
Thu Jan 01, 2026 3:32 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 106?
Replies: 12
Views: 102

Re: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 106?

Hey there, totally feel your frustration—that "so close yet so far" stage is the worst. You're right on the cusp, and that TPM check is a common headache.

First, double-check that your TPM is not just enabled, but **set to version 2.0** in the BIOS (sometimes listed as "PTT" for Intel or "fTPM" for ...
by YWP7Ic
Thu Jan 01, 2026 2:57 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my PC meets the RAM and stora?
Replies: 10
Views: 158

Re: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my PC meets the RAM and stora?

Hey there, that's a super common and frustrating situation. You're right, the CPU requirement does feel arbitrary for many still-capable processors like your i3-6100. Microsoft's list is strict for security features it requires.

Before you give up, let's try a couple **free, official workarounds ...