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Windows 11 Won’t Boot: How to Force Start it

Enabling TPM is often the best solution

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Microsoft grabbed much attention during this period with its latest release, Windows 11. The design, the visual features, and the excellent upgrades are just a few capabilities of what users were seeking.

After checking some of the most valuable forums, we found that Windows 11 is not booting in some cases.

From what we selected, this is the most common reported manifestation:

This PC can’t run Windows 11 – While this PC doesn’t meet the system requirements to run Windows 11, you’ll keep getting Windows 10 updates.

Let us explore some causes and solutions to this booting problem.

Why is Windows 11 not booting?

Why is Windows 11 not booting?

After seeing a lot of user complaints, we gather that a few elements often trigger this boot problem. The top culprits include the following:

This article will clarify important information and present the best options you should consider to make your Windows 11 work.

What can I do if Windows 11 does not boot?

What can I do if Windows 11 does not boot?

Before you go into any of these solutions, do the following:

Most of the solutions below apply if this booting error comes up randomly.

1. Enable TPM

If this is what appears in the Trusted Platform Module, then your TPM is enabled and should work fine. If you cannot see the mentioned message, read the steps below.

In case that does not help, we recommendOutbyte Driver Updaterfor automatic scans of missing or outdated drivers; besides the TMP device, it will scan your entire PC and prompt you to choose which ones to update.

2. Enable Secure Boot

3. Restore the computer

As you can see, some of the most efficient ways are related to the Trusted Platform Module. Thus, we strongly recommend also checking our guide dedicated toWindows 11 and TMP.

In addition, we are here to support you. So, if you have any other questions, do not hesitate to let us know in the comment section below.

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Loredana Harsana

Windows Software Expert

Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.

Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.

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Loredana Harsana

Windows Software Expert

Loredana is a tech enthusiast who tackles mobility, privacy, and networking in easy-to follow guides for everyone.