I can assist with Windows 11 questions. What do you need help with?
I can assist with Windows 11 questions. What do you need help with?
Hello, I recently assembled a new PC using some refurbished components and fresh parts. When I found out about Windows 11, I checked if my system would work. It seemed I needed to enable the PTT feature in my BIOS, which I did, but it wasn’t compatible due to the absence of a TPM 2.0 chip. I have a TPM header, but I can’t locate the actual chip. (I’m not keen on purchasing from eBay). What should I do? Should I stick with Windows 10? Last year, during lockdown, I rented a space and bought a Lenovo S145-15IKB laptop with an Intel i3-7020U processor in February. There hasn’t been any update for that model either. My PC specifications are: Intel i5-9400F, Gigabyte H310M H (rev. 1.0), 16GB Corsair 2400 RAM (8×2), 120GB SSD drive, 512GB HDD, NVDIA GT710 from my old PC, and a 450W PSU. My laptop specs: Lenovo S145-15IKB > Intel i3 7020U > 4GB RAM > 1TB HDD.
9400F is compatible without needing a TPM module. Just turn it on in BIOS and it should work. The issue might be causing confusion since the laptop is currently uncertain. Officially, Windows 11 needs 8th generation or newer, but Microsoft is now thinking about including 7th generation. Whether you can upgrade depends on what happens next.
Your system runs on Windows 11 and likely has a UEFI configuration option. Verify that UEFI mode is active (otherwise it will mimic older BIOS settings). Disable the Compatibility Support Module if needed to support older hardware. For better security, enable SecureBoot. Check that your SATA controller operates in AHCI mode and isn’t set to Legacy. Make sure fTPM, Intel PTT, or TPM is activated. If you have a SATA drive, ensure virtualization options are turned on. Motherboard manufacturers often set defaults similar to Windows XP for compatibility reasons, which can cause boot issues if these settings persist. Be aware that enabling CSM or disabling UEFI may prevent proper startup. Microsoft currently supports 8th generation Intel CPUs, but they’re reviewing older models for performance testing. Consider joining the Insider program to access early builds and bug reports. If support is withdrawn, you might need to revert to Windows 10.
I anticipated the issue but messed up something in BIOS. Random BSOD appeared, so I removed both RAM sticks one by one, followed by the CMOS battery. After that, I reset BIOS and turned everything back on. Now it works fine on whynotwin11 with no more crashes. Thanks!❤