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Agreed. Yeah, and that specific Pentium model is unfortunately on Microsoft's official unsupported CPU list, so even with TPM 2.0 it'll likely still block you.

I had the same problem with an older processor. It’s frustrating when everything else checks out but the CPU list blocks you.

Yeah, that's solid advice. Also, make sure you've got the latest BIOS from your motherboard's support page, as that's a common fix for these vague errors.

That pop-up can be really annoying, especially when you're focused on work! You're right that it's a security warning, and the good news is you can almost always silence it for good with a few steps.

First, let's try the free and official methods. The warning is likely coming from Windows Security ...