I tried to upgrade to windows 11 but it said my pc cant run it as i dont have TPM 2 and a processor that is not compatible. Is it cheaper just to get a new PC or to get compatible hardware then purchase windows 11?
Can i add hardware so i can upgrade to windows 11?
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What OS are you running at the moment. You can upgrade (not an upgrade in my opinion but MS says you have to) on older machines if you are able to use programs like Rufus. There is a myriad of information on YouTube. I "upgraded a 20 year old laptop yesterday so it can be done. but if you use the method described on the Microsoft website it will not work. get Rufus, https://rufus.ie/en/ and download the Windows 11 ISO from Microsoft, and go from there.
I’d bite the bullet and buy a complete new computer - obviously if your funds permit
Depends what you use it for. But if just for home use (emails, browsing etc) then you can't go wrong with "renewed" ones on Amazon. They have Dell optiplex, 8GB RAM, Win11 installed, intelcore i5, for under £100. You get 3rd party Amazon backup (check the small print but I assume 30 days warranty). Less hassle and probably cheaper than buying your own internals, given that you might need more than just a screwdriver
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Absolutely no need to buy new or to add components, just do what I have suggested it isn't difficult and will save you a lot of money.
If i do what you sayvis ny pc not Vulnerable and if i do decide to do it how easy or gard is it to do?
I am not sure i am away from the house at the moment. I spent hours trying to enable it bug no where to be found. Its an asus pc around 10 years old if thats any help?
Maybe you can find out more info here:
Forget it.
While it may be possible to shoehorn Win11 into such a thing, there is nothing to be gained from doing so.
If you want the latest version of Windows, buy a new computer.
Based on the specifications visible in your picture, your system does not natively support TPM 2.0, and it cannot be easily enabled.
Here is the breakdown of why and what your options are:
Why it isn't working
The Error Message: At the very bottom of your screen, under Device Encryption Support, it explicitly says: "Reasons for failed automatic device encryption: TPM is not usable..."
The Processor: Your computer uses an AMD A8-7600 processor (released around 2014). Built-in processor-based TPM (known as AMD fTPM) was not standard on AMD chips until several generations later (specifically, Ryzen processors).
The Motherboard: Your ASUS motherboard is from 2015 (indicated by your BIOS date of 09/07/2015) and does not have a modern TPM chip built into it.
Can you bypass this?
If you are asking about TPM because you are trying to upgrade to Windows 11, your hardware is unfortunately officially unsupported by Microsoft due to both the lack of TPM 2.0 and the age of the AMD A8 processor.
However, if you are comfortable with tech workarounds, there are ways to create a Windows 11 installation media (using a free tool called Rufus) that completely strips out and bypasses the TPM 2.0 and CPU checks. Keep in mind that running Windows 11 on unsupported hardware means Microsoft doesn't guarantee future security updates.
Are you looking to enable TPM specifically to upgrade to Windows 11, or is there another reason you need it active?
There are "work arounds" but the jury is out with regards to future updates.
I have a lovely Dell XPS13 (i7, touchscreen, SSD) running w10. It says it is not compatible with W11. Fortunately, because I have office 365, I was able to get an additional year of security updates. Kinda hoping that they will extend life support before the "final" deadline. If push comes to shove, I will go down the iffy route. If I must, I will go down the *nix path, but that will eff up my link with my Samsung phone. That said, Samsung were forced to offer windows support to head off an IP case from MS. I believe that agreement is nearing the end.
I have a lovely Dell XPS13 (i7, touchscreen, SSD) running w10. It says it is not compatible with W11. Fortunately, because I have office 365, I was able to get an additional year of security updates. Kinda hoping that they will extend life support before the "final" deadline. If push comes to shove, I will go down the iffy route. If I must, I will go down the *nix path, but that will eff up my link with my Samsung phone. That said, Samsung were forced to offer windows support to head off an IP case from MS. I believe that agreement is nearing the end.
