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Wednesday, 4 December 2024

Microsoft closes the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware

Microsoft has dashed any hopes of relaxing the hardware requirements for Windows 11, particularly around the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. With support for Windows 10 ending in October 2025, the tech giant has reiterated that the TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 is "non-negotiable."

In a blog post titled “TPM 2.0 – a necessity for a secure and future-proof Windows 11,” Microsoft made it clear it will not ease these strict hardware demands to encourage upgrades from Windows 10.

When the TPM 2.0 requirement was first revealed in 2021, it came as a surprise, but now nearly all modern PCs come equipped with TPM 2.0 support. This hardware-level feature plays a crucial role in securing Windows by handling encryption, validating digital signatures, and supporting various cryptographic tasks essential for system security.




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