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This. Ah, that CPU isn't on the supported list, which is likely the root cause.

That's super frustrating, especially when the official tool gives you the green light. The Optiplex 7040 is a common pain point. The 6th-gen Intel CPU is the official cutoff, but some models *can* work. The PC Health Check often misses finer details.

Let's double-check a few things the installer is ...

Hey there, totally understand your frustration. That G4560 is a solid budget chip, so it feels unfair to be blocked. You're right, it's about Microsoft's official list, which requires 8th-gen Intel or newer for most CPUs. The main missing features are TPM 2.0 and certain security instructions ...

**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE**

So my i7-6700K is suddenly "ancient"?? Trying to upgrade and hitting a wall. The PC Health Check app just says "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements." Dug into the settings and it says I only have TPM 1.2. Seriously? This CPU was a ...