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Also, have you checked your power settings to make sure it's not stuck in a battery-saving mode?

+1 Before you try that, what's the exact error code you're seeing?

+1 Yeah, and double-check Secure Boot is actually on too—sometimes it shows enabled but isn't fully active.

I had the same problem. My older CPU just wasn't on the supported list at all, so even with TPM enabled, the upgrade was a no-go.

+1 This happened to me too. I had to use a specific registry edit script along with Rufus to finally get the install to go through.

Great question! Making your utility feel native is key for user trust and polish. Here’s how to align it with modern Windows, focusing on free methods first:

1. **Use the Right Framework:** If you're starting fresh or can refactor, build with **WinUI 3** or **WPF with the Windows UI Library (WinUI ...

That's a frustrating issue, but it's a common one on shared PCs. Since it works on the admin account, the problem is likely isolated to your user profile's settings or cache. Let's try these free fixes first:

**1. Clear Your Browser's Cache & Data:** This is the most likely fix. In your browser ...

You're right that a VM is often the go-to, but hardware access complicates things. Your best bet is to use Windows' built-in compatibility layers directly. Here's a step-by-step approach:

1. **Right-click** the application's main `.exe` file or its shortcut and select **Properties**.
2. Go to the ...

Hey there, I totally feel your frustration. That 6700K is still a great CPU, and being blocked by a TPM requirement is incredibly annoying. You're right, Windows 11 officially requires TPM 2.0, and Intel's 6th/7th gen CPUs only have firmware TPM 1.2.

Before considering anything else, try this ...