**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 106?

wj4570853294 · Post by **wj4570853294** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:22 pm

Same here. And after that, did you also try clearing the TPM from within Windows itself?

55Sjzuce2gjI · Post by **55Sjzuce2gjI** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:12 pm

Yeah, You could also check if you need to update your BIOS, since sometimes older versions don't fully enable TPM support.

KGkqFFydo · Post by **KGkqFFydo** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:32 pm

This. I had the same problem. Even after enabling TPM, I had to clear the TPM in Windows security before the checker finally passed.

q2sc4T94v4 · Post by **q2sc4T94v4** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:56 pm

Yeah, I had the same problem. I also had to go back and enable Secure Boot in the BIOS after the TPM fix.

r1rtxfvG87 · Post by **r1rtxfvG87** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:36 pm

+1 Did you also check if your CPU is on Microsoft's supported list for Windows 11?

p5Q4mvs · Post by **p5Q4mvs** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 1:21 am

Agreed. Yeah, and double-check that Secure Boot is enabled in your BIOS too—sometimes both are needed.

817ofexml · Post by **817ofexml** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:14 pm

Agreed. This. Also, after you enable both, you might need to fully shut down and boot back up before the checker sees them. Good luck!

zZXIrcmpUvH · Post by **zZXIrcmpUvH** » Tue Jan 13, 2026 5:47 pm

This. Oh, and just to double-check, did you also make sure Secure Boot is enabled in the BIOS?

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