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

wwl80290 · Post by **wwl80290** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 1:27 pm

Yeah, and after you enable it in BIOS, sometimes you still need to clear the TPM in Windows Security to get the checker to see it properly.

tyd714182042 · Post by **tyd714182042** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 3:34 pm

I had the same problem. Clearing the TPM in Windows Security was the final step that actually made it work for me.

zw2761516 · Post by **zw2761516** » Fri Jan 09, 2026 5:02 pm

This. You could also try updating your motherboard BIOS to the latest version, as that often enables proper TPM support.

jzdo947374 · Post by **jzdo947374** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 5:35 pm

Agreed. And after you update the BIOS, you might need to go back in and re-enable the TPM setting again. Good luck!

cG8xvt2K · Post by **cG8xvt2K** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 6:15 pm

Yeah, and if you're still stuck, try clearing the TPM from within Windows security settings before running the check again.

F0n4E1v277u · Post by **F0n4E1v277u** » Sat Jan 10, 2026 7:24 pm

Same here. You could also check if you need a BIOS update from your motherboard's support site, as that sometimes enables full TPM support.

oNMQk8d4 · Post by **oNMQk8d4** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 1:25 am

Can confirm. Yeah, and once you update the BIOS, you might need to go back in and re-enable the TPM setting again.

o7ogI3 · Post by **o7ogI3** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 6:50 pm

Agreed. Also, make sure to save and exit the BIOS properly, or the setting won't stick.

5491amalh · Post by **5491amalh** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:01 pm

This. After enabling it, did you also clear the TPM in Windows before running the check again?

yTAAKYnBC · Post by **yTAAKYnBC** » Sun Jan 11, 2026 8:34 pm

I had the same problem. Even after enabling it in the BIOS, I had to restart and run the check twice before it finally recognized it.

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