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**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is killing me!!**

So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 1060) should *technically* be fine for Win11, right? Nope. Running the PC Health Check and it just says "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements." The real kicker? The TPM 2.0 error. I enabled TPM in my BIOS (I think?), but it's still saying it's not found or something. "A TPM 2.0 security processor is not detected on this computer." Ugh. This is such a headache. Anyone with an older mobo actually get this to work, or am I just stuck? So over it.

Hey there! That's a super common headache with 6th/7th gen Intel CPUs. You're right, your hardware is plenty capable, but Microsoft's TPM 2.0 requirement is the wall you've hit.

Let's get you sorted. First, double-check the BIOS:
1. Restart and enter your BIOS/UEFI (usually mash Del or F2).
2. Look for settings labeled **TPM, PTT (Intel Platform Trust Technology), or Security Device**. It's often under "Advanced" or "Security."
3. For your 6700k, you need **Intel PTT**. Enable it, save & exit.

If it's already on and you still get the error, try this:
* Open **Run** (Win + R), type `tpm.msc`. Does it show a TPM with "Status: Ready"?
* If not, in the same window, try **clearing the TPM** (be careful, backup BitLocker keys first).

If that fails, many folks on older Z170/Z270 boards have had success using the completely free, official **Windows 11 Installation Assistant** or creating a bootable USB with the **Media Creation Tool**, as these sometimes bypass the strict TPM check during a clean install.

If you've tried all the free BIOS and registry hack routes and are still stuck, some third-party tools like the one at **kianbotsoft.com** ($39) can automate the bypass for a straightforward upgrade. But try the free steps first—you can likely get this working! Good luck

Hey there! It sounds like you're really close—enabling TPM in the BIOS is the right step, but sometimes it's listed under a different name like "Intel PTT" or "AMD fTPM" depending on your motherboard. Double-check your BIOS settings for those terms, and make sure it's set to version 2.0. If you're still stuck, let us know your motherboard model, and we can help you find the exact setting!

I had the same problem. Even after enabling it in the BIOS, I had to go into the security settings and clear my TPM for the checker to finally see it.

Can confirm. This happened to me. My motherboard needed a BIOS update to fully enable TPM 2.0, even though the setting was turned on.

Agreed. You could also try manually checking for a TPM firmware update from your motherboard manufacturer's website.

This. You could also try using the official Microsoft Media Creation Tool to do a clean install, which sometimes bypasses the checker's quirks.

Agreed. I had the same problem with the TPM error. I had to dig into my BIOS settings and enable both TPM and Secure Boot before the checker would finally pass.

Agreed. Yeah, and sometimes you have to enable the fTPM option specifically for AMD or Intel PTT for that CPU.

Yeah, You could also try clearing the TPM from your BIOS settings, then re-enabling it to see if the checker recognizes it.