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This. I had the same problem. Even with 4GB showing correctly, the upgrade still blocked me until I added more RAM.

You could also try using a third-party tool like Macrium Reflect Free, which many find simpler for a full disk image. Another option is to just manually copy your crucial Documents and Desktop folders to a USB drive for peace of mind.

Can confirm. You could also try adjusting your notification settings in Windows Security to see if you can turn off just that specific alert. Hope that helps.

+1 You could also check if there's a pending BIOS update for your 7040, as that can sometimes resolve TPM recognition issues.

Can confirm. You could also try creating a fresh Windows 11 install USB using the official Media Creation Tool, as that sometimes handles the checks differently.

And just to double-check, are you using a local account or a Microsoft account during the upgrade?

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

I had the same problem. Even after enabling it in the BIOS, I had to go into the security settings and clear my TPM for the checker to finally see it.