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by se042
Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:02 am
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my PC meets the RAM and stora?
Replies: 20
Views: 639

+1 Yeah, that CPU check is a real pain. If you're feeling adventurous, you can look up bypassing the TPM and CPU checks with a registry edit during setup.
by se042
Tue Jan 06, 2026 5:58 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: I'm trying to run a very old, specialized application designed for 64-bit Window?
Replies: 21
Views: 727

Can confirm. I had the same problem with an old engineering tool. I got it working by using the Windows compatibility troubleshooter and setting it for Windows XP Service Pack 3. Good luck!
by se042
Mon Jan 05, 2026 11:59 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: **Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is a NIGHTMARE** So my old rig (i7-6700k, GTX 106?
Replies: 20
Views: 545

This happened to me. I also had to go back and enable Secure Boot in the BIOS after the TPM update, or it still wouldn't pass the check. Hope that helps.
by se042
Mon Jan 05, 2026 8:14 pm
Forum: Windows 11 Upgrade Help
Topic: Ugh, can anyone help me with this Windows 11 upgrade nightmare?
Replies: 19
Views: 633

Same here. You could also try enabling fTPM in your BIOS—sometimes it's just turned off by default.