The fact that support for Windows 10 will end in 2025 forces users to switch to Windows 11. However, Microsoft disappointed those who expected a version of Windows 11 with lower hardware requirements. The company once again emphasized that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 is “non-negotiable.”
In a blog post titled “The Need for TPM 2.0 for a Secure and Future-Ready Windows 11,” Microsoft made it clear that they have no plans to lower the stringent hardware requirements. TPM 2.0, first announced in 2021, is a security standard found in most modern computers. This technology provides hardware-level protection for data encryption, digital signature verification and other cryptographic operations.
According to Microsoft Product Manager Steven Hosking, TPM 2.0 plays a critical role in improving device security and maintaining system integrity. Hosking said, “TPM 2.0 strengthens identity and data protection, as well as helps protect sensitive information in the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities into physical devices, cloud and server infrastructures.”
This technology works with new security features in Windows 11, such as Credential Guard and Windows Hello for Business. Additionally, it supports security tools such as BitLocker disk encryption and Secure Boot. TPM 2.0 has been established as a requirement that Microsoft describes as the “Windows standard of the future.”
Windows 11 also offers support for features such as virtualization-based security (VBS) and hypervisor protected code integrity (HVCI). Therefore, the system can only run on processors from 2018 and later.
Regardless, various methods have emerged to run Windows 11 on older hardware. Microsoft did not initially implement hardware compatibility checks for virtualized versions of Windows 11. However, in recent years, this process has become increasingly strict, especially with the 24H2 update.
On the other hand, Microsoft’s official Windows 11 LTSC 2024 release makes the TPM requirement optional for enterprise users but still requires the list of compatible processors.
The company started showing full-screen notifications to encourage Windows 10 users to buy new computers. Similar methods were previously used to direct Windows 7 and 8.1 users to switch to Windows 10.
Microsoft targets a wider user base for Windows 11
This step by Microsoft seems to be aimed at making Windows 11 reach a wider user base and disabling old hardware. However, this may mean a costly transition process for users with older devices.
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