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Agreed. Yeah, and double-check that TPM 2.0 is actually enabled in your BIOS, as HP sometimes ships with it off by default.

Can confirm. Yeah, it's part of a recent security update that changed the flow for some accounts.

This. You could also test with a different monitor or cable to rule out a display issue. Another option is trying to boot with just one stick of RAM at a time in case one is faulty.

Same here. Yeah, that bypass trick usually works. Just be ready for a possible lack of future updates if you force it.

Agreed. Yeah, that's the right path. Just make sure to hit F10 again to save and exit after you enable it, or the change won't stick.

This. You could also try temporarily disabling your TPM and Secure Boot in the BIOS, then re-enabling them to force a fresh check.

Hey, I feel your pain—the Optiplex 7040 absolutely has the hardware, so this is a configuration maze. You're on the right track. Let's double-check a few things in the BIOS (restart, tap F2 repeatedly):

1. **TPM**: Under "Security" or "TPM Security", ensure it's set to "TPM 2.0" (not 1.2) and the ...