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by 23uhastzvn
Sat Jan 10, 2026 10:06 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, so my work PC (HP ProDesk 400 G3) is supposedly "compatible" but the Window?
Replies: 11
Views: 121

Agreed. Yeah, and double-check that TPM 2.0 is actually enabled in your BIOS, as HP sometimes ships with it off by default.
by 23uhastzvn
Fri Jan 09, 2026 4:11 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Has there been a recent update to how the Windows Hello PIN works?
Replies: 14
Views: 335

Can confirm. Yeah, it's part of a recent security update that changed the flow for some accounts.
by 23uhastzvn
Fri Jan 09, 2026 4:30 am
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: My computer's power light comes on and the fans start spinning, but nothing ever?
Replies: 13
Views: 409

This. You could also test with a different monitor or cable to rule out a display issue. Another option is trying to boot with just one stick of RAM at a time in case one is faulty.
by 23uhastzvn
Tue Jan 06, 2026 1:30 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is driving me NUTS** Okay, I give up?
Replies: 13
Views: 74

Same here. Yeah, that bypass trick usually works. Just be ready for a possible lack of future updates if you force it.
by 23uhastzvn
Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:13 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, trying to upgrade this HP ProDesk 400 G3 to Win11 and it’s a nightmare?
Replies: 15
Views: 178

Agreed. Yeah, that's the right path. Just make sure to hit F10 again to save and exit after you enable it, or the change won't stick.
by 23uhastzvn
Fri Jan 02, 2026 10:08 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: **Subject: Win 11 upgrade is killing me!!** Alright, I give up?
Replies: 12
Views: 165

This. You could also try temporarily disabling your TPM and Secure Boot in the BIOS, then re-enabling them to force a fresh check.
by 23uhastzvn
Thu Jan 01, 2026 5:16 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, been trying to upgrade my Dell Optiplex 7040 to Win11 for HOURS?
Replies: 12
Views: 92

Re: Ugh, been trying to upgrade my Dell Optiplex 7040 to Win11 for HOURS?

Hey, I feel your pain—the Optiplex 7040 absolutely has the hardware, so this is a configuration maze. You're on the right track. Let's double-check a few things in the BIOS (restart, tap F2 repeatedly):

1. **TPM**: Under "Security" or "TPM Security", ensure it's set to "TPM 2.0" (not 1.2) and the ...