Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 Microsoft won't lower Windows 11's requirements to save older Windows 10 PCs.

As Windows 10's imminent death approaches, Microsoft says the TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is now non-negotiable.

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 patched the TPM 2.0 trick that allowed users to circumvent the hardware requirement verification process when activating Windows 11 on unsupported devices.

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Microsoft closes the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware With Windows 10 end of support approaching, Microsoft says its TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 is ‘non-negotiable.’ ...

First person shooter fans are looking forward to the release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and Battlefield 6, although some might be surprised by the system requirements.

TPM 2.0 is a “non-negotiable standard for the future of Windows,” said Steven Hosking, Microsoft senior product manager, in a Wednesday blog post.