My PC isn't updating Windows anymore, and I've tried various solutions but nothing seems to work. In the BIOS, my boot priority lists options including 'UEFI: PXE IPv4 Network Card,' 'UEFI: PXE IPv4 Realtek PCIe 2.5GBE Family Controller,' and 'Windows Boot Manager (WDC WDS 100T2B0C_00PXH0)' in that order. From what I read, this suggests my PC might be booting from a network instead of the hard drive. Is this what's causing my update problem? Everything else seems to function well except for the Windows update issue.
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The boot order should prioritize your WDC drive, but if your PC is older and doesn't support TPM 2.0, updates won’t work. There are hacks to bypass the TPM check using a tool called Rufus. It can make a Windows 11 USB installer that removes the TPM, Secure Boot, RAM, and Microsoft Account requirements. Here’s how: 1. Download Rufus, 2. Insert your USB, 3. Select your Windows 11 ISO, 4. Check the boxes to remove TPM/Secure Boot requirements. It’s straightforward and user-friendly!
No, the hard drive is actually listed there, so it's not missing. Your PC is probably just trying to boot from the network first, but it should eventually try the hard drive. It's likely not the main issue with your updates.
Thanks for clearing that up! I just realized my 'security device support' is enabled, but it's showing 'NO Security Device Found.' I think I need TPM 2.0 enabled for the update, and that could be what's holding me back.
I think I've made some headway with this. My PTT was off, but now I see the security device and TPM 2.0 enabled. My PC health checker says it's good to go for Windows 11, but I'm still facing the same update error (0x8007041d). I might have to consider a full Windows reinstall from a USB.