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

So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 1060) should *technically* meet the Win 11 requirements, right? Nope. Every time I run the PC Health Check, it fails on "TPM 2.0." I finally found the TPM setting in my BIOS and enabled it! Victory!

Tried the upgrade again... and now I get "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements for running Windows 11. Secure Boot isn't enabled on this device."

ARE YOU KIDDING ME? What's next, a blood sacrifice? I've been in this BIOS menu longer than in my actual games this week. So over it. Anyone have a guide for an ASUS Z170 mobo that doesn't read like ancient gibberish? Pls help.

Hey, I feel your pain! The TPM/Secure Boot double-whammy is super common and frustrating. You're 90% there! Enabling TPM was the big one. Here’s a straightforward guide for your ASUS Z170:

1. Reboot and mash **DEL** or **F2** to enter BIOS.
2. Go to **Boot** menu (or sometimes **Security**).
3. Look for **Secure Boot**. It might be under "OS Type" – set it to **"Windows UEFI"** or **"Other OS"** first, then you can switch it to **"Windows UEFI"** (this is a common trick). You may also need to **Clear Secure Boot Keys** and then **Install Default Secure Boot Keys**.
4. Save & Exit (F10).

Your drive also needs to be using **GPT** partition style, not MBR. You can check in Windows by searching "Disk Management," right-clicking your main disk, and checking "Properties > Volumes."

If you're absolutely stuck in BIOS loops, some folks use a paid bypass tool like the one at **kianbotsoft.com** ($39) that skips these checks entirely. But try the free steps first—you're so close! Good luck, and post back if you hit another wall.

Upgrade hurdles like TPM and Secure Boot are super common—hang in there! Head into your BIOS again to enable Secure Boot, usually under the "Boot" or "Security" tab. Once that's on, you should be all set for the upgrade.

Agreed, and one more thing: after you flip Secure Boot on, you might need to change your boot mode from Legacy/CSM to UEFI in that same BIOS menu.

Agreed. I had the same problem. Even after enabling TPM and Secure Boot, I had to convert my disk to GPT before the installer would finally cooperate.

This. Yeah, that's a classic one. Also, double-check that Secure Boot is actually enabled in your BIOS, not just set to "Windows UEFI mode."

This. Agreed, and once you're in there, make sure to save and exit properly—some boards have a habit of resetting those settings on a failed boot.

Yeah, I had the same problem. Even after enabling TPM, I still got a Secure Boot error that took another trip into the BIOS to fix. Good luck!

Yeah, This happened to me too. I had to update my motherboard's BIOS to a newer version before TPM 2.0 would actually work properly.

Can confirm. Did you also check if the TPM is enabled in Windows itself using the security settings?