**Subject: Windows 11 upgrade is killing me!!** So my old rig (i5-7600k, GTX 10?

Get help upgrading your PC to Windows 11. TPM, Secure Boot, compatibility issues and more.
xaj31315
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Post by xaj31315 »

Yeah, that TPM update was the key for me too. Also, double-check that Secure Boot is actually enabled in your BIOS, not just showing as supported.
tj3872
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Post by tj3872 »

And did you make sure to disable any overclocks before running the installer? Let me know if that works.
69L9wlc
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Post by 69L9wlc »

Agreed. You could also try creating a fresh Windows 11 installation USB using the Media Creation Tool, as that sometimes bypasses upgrade errors.
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