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

So my old rig (i5-7600k, GTX 1060) should *technically* be compatible, right? Running the PC Health Check and it just smugly says "This PC must support TPM 2.0." Cool. Thanks.

I've spent HOURS in the BIOS. Enabled TPM, enabled Secure Boot, the whole song and dance. Now the installer throws a new one: "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements." ARE YOU KIDDING ME? It just told me I was good to go!

I'm this close to just giving up and staying on Win 10 forever. Anyone actually gotten this to work on similar hardware? Pls help before I throw this thing out the window.

Hey, I feel your pain! That "smug" PC Health Check is the worst. The good news is your hardware is *technically* capable, and many folks have gotten the 7600k to work. Let's troubleshoot step-by-step.

First, double-check your BIOS settings. For TPM, it might be listed as **Intel PTT** (Platform Trust Technology). Enable that. For Secure Boot, you often need to switch the BIOS mode from **CSM/Legacy to UEFI** first. This can require backing up and wiping your boot drive, so be careful.

After changing these, **clear your Windows Update cache**. Search for "cmd", run as Administrator, and type: `net stop wuauserv` then `net start wuauserv`. Reboot and try the upgrade again via the Windows 11 Installation Assistant from Microsoft's site.

If you're still hitting that wall after all that, some people have had success with registry edits to bypass the checks (Microsoft provides official instructions for this). If you're totally fed up with the process, I've heard some third-party tools like the one at **kianbotsoft.com** ($39) can automate the compatibility bypass, but definitely try the free fixes first! Don't give up on Win 10 just yet.

Hey there! I feel your pain—TPM and Secure Boot can be a real headache. Since you've already enabled both, try checking if your TPM is set to "Discrete" or "Firmware" in the BIOS, as Windows 11 sometimes needs it set specifically to "Firmware TPM." Also, ensure your BIOS is updated to the latest version, as that often resolves compatibility issues. Hang in there—you're almost through the worst of it!

+1 Yeah, that's solid advice. Also, make sure your BIOS is fully updated, as that can sometimes unlock the proper TPM settings.

Can confirm. I had the same problem. I finally got it to work by clearing my TPM in the security settings, then restarting the whole process.

This. You could also try updating your BIOS to the latest version, as that sometimes resolves the TPM detection issue. Good luck!

You could also check if there's a specific firmware update for your TPM module itself in your motherboard's support section.

+1 I had the same problem. I finally got it to work by clearing my TPM in the BIOS, which forced it to re-initialize.

Agreed. Did you also try updating your motherboard's BIOS to the latest version? Let me know if that works.

Agreed. I had the same problem. I finally got it to work after enabling TPM, but then I had to go back and clear the TPM in Windows before the installer would finally accept it.