Can I Upgrade to Windows 11 Even If My PC Lacks TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot?

You might just need to enable those settings in your BIOS to make your PC compatible. What kind of processor are you running?

I have a similar setup where my PC isn't officially supported either, but I'm running Windows 11 without any major problems. My motherboard has a TPM socket, but I'm not spending over 30 for a module. There are definitely methods out there to get Windows 11 working on unsupported systems; just do a bit of searching!

To get Windows 11 running, you'll need to enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in your BIOS/UEFI settings. The key you need to press to access those menus varies by your PC's make and model, so Google that for your specific device. And remember, if you've enabled Fast Boot, it can complicate things for accessing BIOS, so you might want to turn that off. If TPM 2.0 is just disabled, you could still have the chip in the motherboard—so it’s worth checking! If all else fails, there are ways to bypass the requirements by downloading the Windows ISO and creating an installer with Rufus or similar tools.

If you want to try the upgrade, use Rufus to create your installation media and make sure to disable updates during the install. You’ll need to download a fresh Windows 11 ISO first, then create the bootable stick with Rufus.

If your PC doesn't officially support Windows 11 due to TPM 2.0, you have a few options. You could stick with Windows 10, where you'll still get updates for a while. There's also news about workarounds to install Windows 11—though I can't confirm they're still working post-Microsoft updates. Alternatively, you might consider switching to a Linux distribution; it's a different experience, but for basic tasks it might be worth it. Chrome Flex is another option if you're mainly browsing and emailing—it runs lighter than Windows.