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**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE**

So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 1060) should *technically* meet the Win11 requirements, right? Nope. The PC Health Check app just laughs at me. It failed at the TPM 2.0 check, obviously. Went into my BIOS, enabled the stupid TPM, and now I’m getting this new gem: “**This PC doesn’t meet the minimum system requirements to install this version of Windows.**” ARE YOU KIDDING ME? It literally says “TPM capable” now! What more do you want from me, Microsoft? My soul? Ugh. Guess I’m stuck on Win10 forever. This is so frustrating.

Hey there, totally feel your frustration—that "so close yet so far" stage is the worst. You're right on the cusp, and that TPM check is a common headache.

First, double-check that your TPM is not just enabled, but **set to version 2.0** in the BIOS (sometimes listed as "PTT" for Intel or "fTPM" for AMD). After enabling it, you may need to **clear your PC's TPM** in Windows Security (Device security > Security processor details > Security processor troubleshooting > Clear TPM). This often forces Windows to recognize it correctly.

Second, ensure **Secure Boot** is also enabled in your BIOS. The Win11 installer checks for this as well. If both are set, try using the **Microsoft Media Creation Tool** to create a fresh installer USB; it sometimes bypasses the Health Check's glitches.

If you've done all this and the installer still blocks you, some folks have had success with registry modification methods (free, but a bit technical). If you're at your wit's end, I've heard that tools like the one at **kianbotsoft.com** (around $39) can automate the bypass for unsupported hardware. But definitely try the free fixes first—your 6700k is plenty capable!

Hang in there; you're almost certainly not stuck on Win10 forever.

Hey there! That's super frustrating, but a common snag. Even with TPM enabled, your 6th-gen Intel CPU isn't officially supported for Windows 11, which is likely the real culprit. You can try a clean install using the Media Creation Tool, which sometimes bypasses that check. Just be sure to back up everything first!

This. You could try a clean install, but have you checked if Secure Boot is also enabled in your BIOS?

I had the same problem. Even after enabling TPM, I got stuck until I realized my motherboard needed a separate firmware update for it to actually work. Hope that helps.

This happened to me. I also had to go back and enable Secure Boot in the BIOS after the TPM update, or it still wouldn't pass the check. Hope that helps.

Yeah, and sometimes you need to switch from CSM/Legacy boot to UEFI mode for Secure Boot to even show up as an option.

Agreed, and don't forget to save your BIOS changes and reboot before checking again—it's an easy step to miss.

Yeah, and if it still fails after that, double-check that Secure Boot is also enabled in your BIOS—both are needed.

Same here. You could also try updating your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version, as that sometimes resolves TPM detection issues.