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Many people are concerned because their computers (or so says the Windows 11 PC Check app<\/a>) cannot run Windows 11. And while we want to get back to tips and tricks for Windows 10, we wanted to clear up some things about Windows 11… and Windows 10.<\/span><\/p>\n First, no one is being forced to upgrade to Windows 11. Microsoft will continue to update and support Windows 10 until — at least — October 14, 2025.\u00a0So, all of you using Windows 10 right now can keep using Windows 10 for at least four (plus) more years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The following information pertains to computers four years old or newer <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Just because the compatibility check says your computer can’t run Windows 11. It may have everything needed to run Windows 11. Two things can affect the results of the compatibility check and show your computer is not compatible with Windows 11 when it very well might be.<\/span><\/p>\n Secure Boot must be enabled<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The first is Secure Boot. You can check to see if Secure Boot is turned on this way:<\/span><\/p>\n If Secure Boot is turned off in the UEFI\/BIOS, then the Windows 11 compatibility check will show your computer cannot run Windows 11. If your computer has a Secure Boot option – and most computers built in the last five years do — it may be disabled but you can enable Secure Boot on and then retest your PC to see if it’s compatible with Windows 11. See this Microsoft page<\/span><\/a> to learn how to enable Secure Boot on your PC.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Trusted Platform Module must be enabled and must be version 2.0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The second is the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip. Your computer needs to have a TPM 2.0 chip installed, and it needs to be active. You can check to see if you have a TPM chip installed and if it’s enabled, this way:<\/span><\/p>\n On the page that opens, under “Status” it should say “Ready to use” and under “TPM Manufacturer Information, next to “Specification version” it must say 2.0 if you want to run Windows 11. It also must be enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n Enabling the TPM chip differs between Intel and AMD processors. This WinAero page<\/span><\/strong><\/a> has an excellent guide showing how to enable the TPM chip as well as how to enable Secure Boot.<\/span><\/p>\n And if you’re using an older Windows 10 computer, don’t worry!<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n I’m using a nine-year-old Dell laptop. There’s a better chance of finding life on Venus than this old Dell running Windows 11. But I’m not going to stop using my favorite computer, just because Windows 11 is looming on the horizon. 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