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Yeah, I had the same problem. My 7040 needed a specific BIOS update to fully enable the TPM for Windows 11, even though it looked on in the settings.

Yeah, I had the same problem. I ended up using the Windows App SDK like the other reply mentioned, and it really helped my utility blend in seamlessly.

I had the same problem with an older i5. The Media Creation Tool trick worked for me as well, but just a heads up, you might not get future updates.

Hey, I feel your pain. The Optiplex 7040 is totally capable, and this TPM/PTT hunt is a common headache. You're on the right track!

On your 7040, the TPM is indeed called **Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)**. Here are the specific steps:

1. Reboot and spam **F2** to enter BIOS.
2. Go to ...

Hey there, I totally feel your frustration. That "unsupported CPU" wall is incredibly common with the 6th/7th Gen Intel chips, and it does feel arbitrary when your PC runs great otherwise. You're not alone—many ProDesk 400 G3 users are in the same boat.

First, the **free and safe method** is to use ...