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Agreed, that list is super strict. You can still try the registry bypass if you're feeling adventurous.

Same here. You could also check HP's official support page for your model, as they sometimes have specific guidance or firmware updates for compatibility. Hope that helps.

Hey there, totally understand your frustration. The TPM 2.0 and CPU generation requirements are the biggest hurdles for older systems like yours with the FX-8350 (which, sadly, isn't on the supported list).

Let's try a comprehensive free method first. The key is using a clean ISO and bypassing ...

Hey, been there with the 7040! That Secure Boot setting can be hidden. Don't toss it yet—you're super close.

First, you need to switch the BIOS from "Legacy" to "UEFI" mode. **This is the key step.** Restart, spam F2 to enter BIOS. Go to **Boot Sequence** and ensure it's set to "UEFI," not "Legacy ...

Hey there, totally feel your frustration. That 7th-gen i5 is plenty capable, and you're right on the money—the TPM is almost certainly just disabled in the BIOS. Dell (and others) shipped many systems with it off by default. Don't worry, the BIOS menu looks scarier than it is.

Here's the free fix ...