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by STfYR
Sat Jan 10, 2026 3:14 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: I've developed a desktop utility with a text-based interface for monitoring and ?
Replies: 14
Views: 228

Yeah, I had the same problem. I ended up using the Windows App SDK like the other reply mentioned, and it really helped my utility blend in seamlessly.
by STfYR
Thu Jan 08, 2026 11:13 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, so frustrated! Trying to upgrade to Win 11 and it keeps blocking me?
Replies: 13
Views: 140

I had the same problem with an older i5. The Media Creation Tool trick worked for me as well, but just a heads up, you might not get future updates.
by STfYR
Thu Jan 01, 2026 5:52 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, so done with this?
Replies: 13
Views: 186

Re: Ugh, so done with this?

Hey, I feel your pain. The Optiplex 7040 is totally capable, and this TPM/PTT hunt is a common headache. You're on the right track!

On your 7040, the TPM is indeed called **Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)**. Here are the specific steps:

1. Reboot and spam **F2** to enter BIOS.
2. Go to ...
by STfYR
Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:42 pm
Forum: Your first forum
Topic: Ugh, so frustrated. My work PC (HP ProDesk 400 G3) won't take the Win 11 upgrade
Replies: 11
Views: 313

Re: Ugh, so frustrated. My work PC (HP ProDesk 400 G3) won't take the Win 11 upgrade

Hey there, I totally feel your frustration. That "unsupported CPU" wall is incredibly common with the 6th/7th Gen Intel chips, and it does feel arbitrary when your PC runs great otherwise. You're not alone—many ProDesk 400 G3 users are in the same boat.

First, the **free and safe method** is to use ...