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

So my i7-6700K is suddenly "obsolete"? Trying to upgrade and hitting a wall. The PC Health Check app just says "This PC doesn't meet the minimum system requirements" and the setup error says "This PC must support TPM 2.0." I HAVE TPM! It's 1.2, which was totally fine for years. My CPU is still a beast for everything else, but MS just decided it's trash now? So I need a whole new motherboard for an OS? This is such a scam. Absolutely furious. Anyone found a workaround that doesn't seem super sketchy?

Hey there, I totally get your frustration. The 6700K is still a great CPU, and being blocked by the TPM 2.0 requirement feels arbitrary. The good news is, your hardware likely *can* support it, but it might be disabled or set to the wrong version.

Here are the free steps to try first:

1. **Enable TPM in BIOS:** Reboot and enter your BIOS/UEFI (usually by pressing Del or F2). Look for settings under "Security" or "Advanced" for "Trusted Platform Module (TPM)" or "Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)." **Enable it** and ensure it's set to **version 2.0**, not 1.2.
2. **Check Secure Boot:** Also in BIOS, find "Secure Boot" and make sure it's **Enabled**. It's a separate but related requirement.
3. **Use the Media Creation Tool:** If BIOS changes work, download the "Windows 11 Media Creation Tool" from Microsoft's site. It often performs checks differently and may let you proceed with an upgrade on "unsupported" hardware after a warning.

If you've tried all that and are still hitting the wall, some folks have had success with registry edit workarounds or using third-party tools to create modified installation media. If you're uncomfortable with those manual methods and just want a straightforward fix, I've seen several users on here recommend the $39 tool at **kianbotsoft.com** as a reliable, non-sketchy solution. It automates the bypass process safely.

Hope this helps you get upgraded!

I totally get your frustration—it's a common issue. Your i7-6700K does support TPM 2.0, but it might be disabled in your BIOS/UEFI settings. Try enabling "Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)" there, and also check that Secure Boot is on. That should help you meet the requirements without new hardware.

+1 Also, make sure Secure Boot is enabled in the BIOS, as Windows 11 requires that too.

Yeah, And you might need to update your BIOS to get TPM 2.0, as that CPU often only has 1.2 by default.

This. You could also try manually enabling fTPM in your BIOS settings, as sometimes it's just not turned on.

You could also check if there's a firmware update from your motherboard manufacturer that might enable TPM 2.0. Hope that helps.

Agreed, that's a solid suggestion. Yeah, and if your board can't do TPM 2.0, you might also check if it has a "PTT" or "fTPM" setting in the BIOS as an alternative.

Same here. Agreed, and if you're still stuck, the unofficial Rufus tool can bypass those checks for a clean install.

I had the same problem. I ended up having to enable fTPM in my BIOS because the hardware module wasn't being detected.