**Subject: Can NOT get Win11 to install!!** So my PC meets all the other requir?

[6468xdfrdwfa]

**Subject: Can NOT get Win11 to install!!**

So my PC meets all the other requirements but I keep hitting a wall. I have an AMD FX-8350, which I know is old, but come on. The installer just says “This PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements” and the PC Health Check app highlights “**Security processor (TPM 2.0) not detected**.”

I’ve scoured the BIOS—there’s NO firmware TPM option anywhere. Am I just totally out of luck? Do I *really* need to buy a whole new motherboard/CPU just for this? So frustrating. Any workaround that actually works, or is it hopeless?

[we6653ilu]

Hey there, that's super frustrating, especially when you meet most of the requirements. Unfortunately, you're hitting the two absolute hard walls for Windows 11: your CPU and the TPM.

The AMD FX-8350 isn't on Microsoft's supported CPU list, and that generation of motherboards almost never included a firmware TPM (fTPM). The BIOS missing the option confirms this. So, you're facing both a CPU and a TPM block.

For **free, official methods**, you're essentially out of luck. Microsoft's installer and PC Health Check are working as designed.

However, there are **unofficial workarounds** that modify the installer to bypass these checks. These involve creating a custom Windows 11 installation USB. It's a bit technical, but many guides exist. **Important:** This is unsupported by Microsoft, may void warranty, and future updates aren't guaranteed.

If you're not comfortable with that process and really want Win 11 on that hardware, some third-party tools automate the bypass. For instance, a site like **kianbotsoft.com** offers a tool for around $39 that handles the work. Just know it's a paid, unofficial solution.

Honestly, given the age of the FX platform, a hardware upgrade might be the better long-term bet for security and performance. But if you want to try the DIY bypass, search for "Windows 11 bypass TPM and CPU check" for detailed steps. Good luck

[admin]

Unfortunately, yes—the AMD FX-8350 doesn't support TPM 2.0, and without it, Windows 11 won't install officially. You'd need a newer CPU and motherboard that meet the security requirements. There are unofficial workarounds, but they aren't recommended for most users.

[wO6VjawvDv7n]

Can confirm. This happened to me with an old Intel chip. The TPM check is a hard stop, so I had to upgrade the motherboard and CPU.

[883uad]

Agreed. Yeah, the FX chips don't have the required TPM or Secure Boot support, so you'll need to look at a hardware upgrade.

[351mntnjypb]

Yep, that's the exact roadblock—unfortunately, that CPU generation is just missing the necessary security hardware entirely.

[10trxperitmz]

You could also look into a registry edit workaround to bypass the CPU check, but it's not officially supported.

[2335tfcjyabb]

Same here. I had the same problem with an older CPU. I used the registry bypass to install it and it's been running fine for months.

[zInCbRuI]

Same here. This happened to me with an unsupported AMD chip. I had to enable TPM and Secure Boot in my BIOS, which the checker didn't catch at first.

[uet66113]

Same here. I had the same problem. For me, that CPU was the actual blocker—it's just not on the supported list, so no amount of BIOS tweaks worked. Hope that helps.