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+1 Yeah, same. If you really want to try, you can bypass the check, but it's not officially supported. Let me know if that works.

This. Yeah, agreed. Also double-check that your TPM is enabled in the BIOS, not just present.

Agreed. Also, try right-clicking the .exe, going to Properties > Compatibility, and setting it to run in Windows XP Service Pack 3 mode. Good luck!

You could also check if there's a BIOS update from Dell's support site, as newer versions sometimes enable TPM by default.

That's incredibly frustrating, especially mid-project! This is a common Bluetooth quirk, often caused by corrupted drivers or a glitchy pairing. The phantom COM ports are a big clue. Let's try these free fixes first.

**Step 1: Clean the Slate in Device Manager.**
* Press **Win + X** and select ...