**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my PC meets the RAM and stora?

[vAeRSuESnMMQ]

You could also check if your motherboard has a newer BIOS version that might add support.

[1ekDi]

I had the same problem with an older processor. The BIOS update the other user mentioned was the only thing that finally got it to work for me.

[wsl712]

You could also try using the official Microsoft Media Creation Tool to do a clean install instead of the upgrade path. Let me know if that works.

[ypd1692]

Oh, right, you mentioned the CPU—did the PC Health Check app give you a specific reason why the i3-6100 isn't supported?

[3smg945]

+1 I had the same problem. My older i5 got flagged, and it was super frustrating because the PC ran fine otherwise.

[se042]

+1 Yeah, that CPU check is a real pain. If you're feeling adventurous, you can look up bypassing the TPM and CPU checks with a registry edit during setup.

[141epmpnxg]

Just to be sure, did the Health Check app mention Secure Boot being enabled in your BIOS?

[bjncva]

Agreed. You could also try enabling TPM 2.0 in your BIOS, as that's another common requirement the installer checks for.

[gb8r85do]

I had the same problem. My older CPU wasn't on the supported list, so I had to use the official Media Creation Tool workaround to force the install.

[aM33l5WvG]

This. Yeah, that workaround is the way to go. Just be sure to back up your stuff first, as it's a clean install. Let me know if that works.