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+1 I had the same problem with an older i5. That TPM 2.0 check is a real brick wall.

Agreed. So you already tried the Rufus method to bypass the TPM and CPU checks?

Yeah, You could also check if your motherboard has a TPM 2.0 header and just add a cheap module. Good luck!

Yeah, You could also try enabling TPM in your BIOS, as it's often off by default on older boards. Another option is to check if there's a firmware update for your motherboard that adds TPM 2.0 support.

Hey there, I feel your pain—that "so close yet so far" error is incredibly frustrating, especially after passing the Health Check. Your hardware (CPU, GPU) isn't the direct issue; the 6700K is the real sticking point as it's officially not on Microsoft's supported CPU list, even with TPM 2.0.

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Hey there, I totally get the frustration. That 6700K is still a great CPU for most tasks, and it feels arbitrary to be blocked. The main hurdle is indeed the TPM 2.0 requirement, which your motherboard's firmware (TPM 1.2) doesn't meet.

**First, let's do a free double-check:**
1. Restart your PC ...