Microsoft: Windows 11 requirement for a TPM 2.0 chip is "non-negotiable"
While announcing Windows 11, Microsoft made a very controversial move to change hardware requirements significantly. The latest edition of the most popular PC operating system cannot
Microsoft confirms the Windows 11 TPM security requirement isn't going anywhere
With the end date for Windows 10 less than a year away, people still using that operating system will need to start preparing to enter the Windows 11 era. And Microsoft is placing a hardware requirement on the current OS that could pose a problem for those of us using older machines.
Microsoft says having a TPM is "non-negotiable" for Windows 11
Microsoft made it abundantly clear this week that Windows 10 users won't be able to upgrade to Windows 11 unless their systems come with TPM 2.0 support, stating it's a "non-negotiable" requirement.
Microsoft doesn’t care if your unsupported PC can run Windows 11 – it wants you to stop using it right now
As well as those deliberate annoyances, Microsoft also warns that if you run Windows 11 on unsupported PCs you might not get essential updates – and damages to your device might not be covered by a warranty. By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Microsoft closes the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware
Microsoft has poured cold water on any hopes of lower hardware requirements for Windows 11. With Windows 10 end of support approaching in October 2025, the software giant now says that its Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.
Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle
Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11.
Microsoft stubbornly sticks to Windows 11’s TPM security requirement – and risks annoying Windows 10 users
Microsoft has stated that requirement for TPM 2.0 is ‘non-negotiable’ This clarification came as part of a blog post for businesses It looks like there’s no chance of consumers being let off the hook either Those with Windows 10 PCs who are blocked from upgrading to Windows 11 due to a lack of TPM 2.
Microsoft: Tough Hardware Requirements for Windows 11 Are 'Non-Negotiable'
With the end of Windows 10 support looming, Microsoft reiterates that the TPM 2.0 hardware requirement 'is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity' for security.
Windows 11 Will Not Support Older PCs, Confirms Microsoft
Microsoft has argued the minimum hardware requirements, including TPM 2.0, are necessary to ensure a secure environment for Windows 11.
Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11
But the easiest and cheapest way out of the problem—an upgrade to Windows 11, which is still free for Windows 10 PCs that can run it—still remains out of reach for many active PCs because of Windows 11's more stringent system requirements.
Microsoft wants you to upgrade to Windows 11 or buy a new computer
Upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 with an older PC? Microsoft will display a watermark if your device is too old.
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