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Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 12:44 pm
by nNtolKF
+1 You could also try using the official Microsoft PC Health Check app to see exactly which requirement you're missing. Another option is checking if HP has released a specific BIOS update for your model that enables full Windows 11 support. Hope that helps.
Posted: Fri Jan 09, 2026 11:38 pm
by Cj2mnWnm
Yeah, and sometimes you can manually enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in the BIOS if they're off, which might get you past that check.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 1:43 pm
by 1c8rD8Ow761d
Agreed. You could also check if your IT department has any approved workarounds or exceptions for upgrading older work machines.
Posted: Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:54 pm
by dBjUKB6U
+1 I had the same problem with an older Dell at my office. My IT guy ended up pushing the upgrade through for me using their management tools.
Posted: Sun Jan 11, 2026 1:30 am
by ak0h2
+1 This happened to me on a similar model. I ended up having to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in the BIOS before it would go through.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 1:58 am
by bjncva
I had the same problem. Even after enabling TPM and Secure Boot, my old i5 needed a specific BIOS update from HP before the installer would finally accept it.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:05 pm
by wkuzj
+1 Did you also check if your BIOS is set to UEFI mode and not Legacy? Let me know if that works.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 12:27 pm
by 2003kcjojzof
Can confirm. Yeah, that's a solid point. Also, double-check that Secure Boot is actually enabled in the BIOS, not just available.
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2026 8:14 pm
by 7574aa
Yeah, And while you're in there, make sure TPM 2.0 is enabled as well, it's a common trip-up. Good luck!
Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2026 3:09 am
by TechMaster25
Same here. You could also check if your PC is on the latest BIOS version from HP, as that sometimes adds support. Let me know if that works.