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by 98xnmlscjoln
Tue Jan 20, 2026 4:21 am
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: I’m trying to upgrade my Windows 10 to 11 on my dual-boot system (with Ubuntu), ?
Replies: 19
Views: 16409

Yeah, that error's a pain. One extra thing: try temporarily disconnecting your Ubuntu drive during the upgrade, then reconnect it after.
by 98xnmlscjoln
Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:02 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: Has anyone else had activation issues after upgrading to Windows 11? My Windows ?
Replies: 17
Views: 456

Yeah this is common. I had this issue after using the Installation Assistant too. From what I have seen, it's often just a server delay. I ran the activation troubleshooter again a day later and it sorted itself out.
by 98xnmlscjoln
Thu Jan 08, 2026 5:13 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: My WD Blue SN5000 solid state drive is showing unusually high activity in Task M?
Replies: 21
Views: 625

You could also check if any background apps like OneDrive or antivirus scans are running, since those often cause constant drive activity.
by 98xnmlscjoln
Tue Jan 06, 2026 4:28 am
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: Ugh, so frustrated. My work Dell Optiplex 7040 won't take the Win 11 upgrade. It
Replies: 18
Views: 456

Same here. Also, is TPM 2.0 enabled in your BIOS? That's the usual culprit. Hope that helps.
by 98xnmlscjoln
Thu Jan 01, 2026 4:06 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: Ugh, can someone PLEASE help me get past this Windows 11 upgrade block?
Replies: 22
Views: 772

Re: Ugh, can someone PLEASE help me get past this Windows 11 upgrade block?

Hey, I feel your pain — that TPM error is super frustrating, especially when your PC is clearly capable. The good news is, your Ryzen 5 1600 *does* support fTPM (the firmware-based TPM), so you don't need a new CPU or a physical module. You just need to enable it correctly.

Here are the steps that ...
by 98xnmlscjoln
Thu Jan 01, 2026 2:57 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my PC meets the RAM and stora?
Replies: 21
Views: 612

Re: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my PC meets the RAM and stora?

Hey there, totally understand your frustration. That G4560 is indeed a solid chip, but Microsoft's official support list is unfortunately very strict about 8th-gen Intel and up for most models.

Let's try the free workarounds first. The main two official blocks are the CPU and TPM 2.0. Here's what ...
by 98xnmlscjoln
Wed Dec 31, 2025 7:44 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: I’m trying to install some required software for a game, but the setup keeps fai?
Replies: 16
Views: 495

Following these steps fixed my issue as well.