I'm looking to reverse a TPM bypass that I used years ago to install Windows 11. I now have TPM 2.0 on my PC, but it wasn't enabled in the BIOS initially. I want to update to the 24H2 version via Windows Update, but it's not showing up for me. I suspect that the bypass might be the issue, and I want to remove it so I can get future updates without a hitch. I remember seeing that a repair install might help, but I'm unsure if that would work. Should I try reinstalling while keeping my files and settings, or would the bypass still be active?
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I've got an old Dell running Windows 11 Home, and I had no issues installing 24H2. If it's not showing up in Windows Update, it might be unrelated to the bypass. You should check for any other issues with your setup or settings that could be blocking the update.
Instead of worrying about the bypass, I'd suggest using an official Windows 24H2 ISO for an in-place upgrade. It should check for compatibility issues before proceeding. This method has worked for me in the past, but just be aware that it may not remove the TPM bypass.
You might want to try a repair install using the Media Creation Tool. It's not guaranteed, but it could remove the bypass if it rewrites the system files. Just a heads-up, always back up your data before making any changes—you don't want to risk losing anything important.
Struggling to remember the bypass method? It could have been a registry hack. People were using various bypass methods when 11 launched. If you can find the registry entries related to it, that might help eliminate it. But be careful when editing your registry!
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