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You're a lifesaver! All good now.

Agreed. Yeah, that password step is key. Also, double-check if there's a separate "firmware TPM" setting you need to switch from discrete to firmware.

Is there a way to see a detailed log for the TPM lockout counter on my Windows 11 PC? I'm on the latest 24H2 update. Specifically, I need to check a historical record that shows exactly when the count increased, not just the current number. I think it's called the LockoutCount. I've looked in Event ...

Hey there, that's a super common and frustrating roadblock with the Ryzen 1st gen chips. You're right, the Ryzen 5 1600 doesn't have the built-in fTPM that Windows 11 requires, which is why you can't find the setting.

**Don't give up just yet!** There are a couple of free, official workarounds to ...

That's incredibly frustrating, especially when you've done everything right on paper. The M710 is definitely capable, so don't give up yet. This specific Secure Boot error on Lenovos is a known quirk.

Here’s the step-by-step that usually works:

1. Go back into your BIOS (F1 on startup).
2 ...

Hey, I feel your pain. That "technically should work" gap is super frustrating, especially when you know the hardware is capable. The TPM check is the biggest hurdle for a lot of people with 7th-gen Intel.

Let's double-check a few things, step-by-step:

1. **BIOS Settings:** You enabled it, but the ...