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  1. OpenShift Virtualization
  2. CNV-18526

[2089301] Windows 11 can't run on clusters in FIPS mode

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    • CNV-25734 - GA: vTPM (full incl. persistence)
    • Windows 11 virtual machines do not boot on clusters running in FIPS mode. Windows 11 requires a TPM (trusted platform module) device by default. However, the swtpm (software TPM emulator) package is incompatible with FIPS. (BZ#2089301)
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    Description

      Description of problem:
      Even with tpm: {} in VM spec, Windows 11 installer still gives error "This PC can't run Windows 11"

      Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
      cnv 4.11

      How reproducible:
      100%

      Steps to Reproduce:
      (VM and DV yamls attached)
      1.Create VM with attached dv with windows installer iso as cd-rom
      2.Start VM and go through windows installer process

      Actual results:
      Windows installer will be at minimum sys req verifier

      Expected results:
      Windows OS is installed

      Additional info:
      Installer fails specifically on TPM device validation, since if this check is disabled in installer registry, the installation continues without issues

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