Windows 11 fails to satisfy system prerequisites?
Windows 11 fails to satisfy system prerequisites?
The system isn't meeting the requirements because it's still using Legacy BIOS. You'll need to convert it to UEFI. This process won't erase your data, but you should be careful. Your motherboard likely supports UEFI, as indicated by a Google search, though your MSINFO32 shows a different company name and date.
MSInfo shows "BIOS Mode" as UEFI. It indicates Secure Boot is active and TPM status can be checked via the Security Processor settings app. For legacy mode, conversion is feasible—first determine if your storage uses GPT or MBR; if MBR exists, use the conversion tool. If it's GPT, you may need to disable CSM in BIOS.
Converting to UEFI can be quite challenging. Using Rufus.io for a Windows 11 installer allows you to skip certain checks, but it works best with legacy BIOS. The main issue is updating when new Windows 11 versions arrive, like 22H2—you must update manually since automatic updates aren't available. You'll still receive standard security updates, so plan to check them roughly twice a year whenever Microsoft releases major patches.
Secure Boot State isn't recognized by msinfo.32. TPM confirms compatibility and indicates the latest version is available, though enabling it may affect behavior. It appears to operate in Legacy mode, which might be the reason. The documentation doesn't specify UEFI support, but the Win11 Boards list your board as supported.
It seems you're considering a fresh start with Windows 10 or upgrading to Windows 11. You're wondering if backing up your data first would make the process smoother or if proceeding normally would work better.