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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 8:44 pm
by hOOXWHN
Same here. This happened to me on a similar setup. I used the registry edit workaround and it's been running fine, but I do worry about long-term support. Hope that helps.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 5:07 pm
by 20ojusyulsh
Yeah, I had the same problem. I ended up just sticking with Windows 10 on that machine to avoid any potential headaches. Hope that helps.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 8:11 pm
by i28gwh2
You could also try using the official Media Creation Tool to bypass some of the upgrade checks.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 9:18 pm
by SyZuKrxyG
+1 You could also check if there's a BIOS update for your motherboard, as that sometimes enables TPM 2.0 or other required settings.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 12:27 pm
by DlmGrpZ01UN
Yeah, I had the same problem. My older i7 wasn't on the list either, and a BIOS update actually did unlock the TPM setting for me. Let me know if that works.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 4:25 pm
by quJl5q497913
This. Agreed, that list is way too picky. A registry tweak can bypass the CPU check if you're okay with unsupported installs.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 7:27 pm
by AugLUHu
+1 You could also try using the official Media Creation Tool to make a bootable USB, as that installer sometimes bypasses checks the in-place upgrade does.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 10:40 pm
by umc172601386
Yeah, that CPU is a real bummer—it's just not on Microsoft's compatibility list, so even the USB method won't work, sorry. Hope that helps.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 11:17 pm
by smjp033
Same here. I had the same problem with an older i5. It's super annoying when the hardware seems capable but the list says no.