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- Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:15 pm
- Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
- Topic: Ugh, can't believe this?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 739
- Sat Jan 03, 2026 1:02 pm
- Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
- Topic: My computer's power light comes on and the fans start spinning, but nothing ever?
- Replies: 22
- Views: 8655
Re: My computer's power light comes on and the fans start spinning, but nothing ever?
This is a classic "no POST" (Power-On Self-Test) issue, which can be frustrating. Let's work through some free troubleshooting steps first.
Start with the basics: ensure your monitor is on and set to the correct input. Try a different cable or monitor port if possible.
Next, let's check your ...
Start with the basics: ensure your monitor is on and set to the correct input. Try a different cable or monitor port if possible.
Next, let's check your ...
- Thu Jan 01, 2026 5:52 pm
- Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
- Topic: **Subject: Win 11 upgrade is killing me!!** Okay so my PC *should* meet the req?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 405
Re: **Subject: Win 11 upgrade is killing me!!** Okay so my PC *should* meet the req?
Hey, I feel your pain—that upgrade process can be super frustrating, especially when you've already tackled the BIOS stuff. Good job getting TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot enabled, that's the hardest part for most people.
The i7-6700k is indeed the dealbreaker, unfortunately. Windows 11 officially ...
The i7-6700k is indeed the dealbreaker, unfortunately. Windows 11 officially ...
- Wed Dec 31, 2025 5:16 pm
- Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
- Topic: My HP Pavilion desktop, model 570-p033w, is currently running an older version o?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 726
Re: My HP Pavilion desktop, model 570-p033w, is currently running an older version o?
That's a great question about your 570-p033w. Unfortunately, that model almost certainly does not meet the official Windows 11 system requirements. The main hurdle is the CPU (likely a 7th Gen Intel Core i5-7400) and the lack of a TPM 2.0 security chip, which are both mandatory for a standard ...