I’m sure the launch of Windows 11 is no longer news to most of us, and I’m also sure most of us have run Microsoft’s PC Health Check to confirm whether our current PC is eligible to install Windows 11.
Well, if you’re getting the “This PC Can’t Run Windows 11” error, you might need to enable TPM or Secure Boot on your PC.
The discussion below explains how to do so.
Main Causes of Can’t Run Windows 11 Error
Most PCs have a common problem: disabled TPM and Secure Boot in UEFI, the basic system that allows your Operating system to work with your PC hardware.
In summary, Secure Boot is a feature that allows only signed OS to work, thereby protecting you from malware.
Meanwhile, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) helps with data encryption via a special chip. Most machines built after 2016 carrying TPM 2.0 chips can run Windows 11.
After enabling these two features (TPM and Secure Boot), I’m pretty sure your PC will pass the Windows 11 compatibility test, provided it is not deficient in other system requirements.
Although many people still refer to their “UEFI” as “BIOS“, it is the same thing; the latter term technically refers to the older standard.
How to Enable TPM and Secure Boot in UEFI
These two features can be enabled in your PC UEFI settings, all you need to do is turn off your PC and turn it on but this time you would interrupt the boot process by pressing a special key or button at the right time to be directed into the UEFI settings.
Although the exact key varies by manufacturer, you need to perform a web search or browse your PC manual for a guide on how to access your BIOS settings.
In addition, some motherboards display a short message at boot telling you which key to press to enter your BIOS settings.
For Example, you can access some PC UEFI configuration menus by hitting F2 at startup; meanwhile, these settings can be accessed by pressing F12 on other laptops.
Now, once you’re in your UEFI setup screen, you will find the TPM and Secure Boot under the security and “boot options.
1. First, navigate to the “Security” tab, look for “TPM,” and make sure it is enabled. Enable it if it’s not enabled.
2. Similarly, you can find the “Secure Boot” option under the “Boot” tab. Check for it and make sure it is enabled.
3. Finally, do well to save changes made to these programs in your UEFI before you exit the configuration utility.
NOTE: If you don’t see anything related to TPM or Secure Boot on your PC’s UEFI or BIOS setup screen, then your PC may be too old to have these features.
To Check your TPM Chip, you can Press Windows +R and input tpm.msc, then press enter, you should see your TPM information under the specification version on your PC’s TPM Module.
That’s it.
After hitting the exit button, your PC will restart, and you can proceed to run the compatibility check again, your PC will pass the test.
If these features are enabled and your PC doesn’t pass the check, there’s another reason your machine isn’t compatible with Windows 11.
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