As support for Windows 10 approaches, Microsoft is stepping up efforts to encourage users to upgrade to Windows 11 — even if that means ditching their current PC and buying a new one that can run the new OS.
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In its latest attempt to encourage users to upgrade from the aging OS, the company outlined the benefits of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system and how it makes Windows 11 better and more secure than its predecessor. Microsoft highlighted four factors that make TPM so useful:
- TPM protects your data. It can encrypt information, making it difficult for hackers to access sensitive data. This is especially important for protecting personal information, financial information, and sensitive files.
- It ensures the reliability of the software. TPM verifies the integrity of the system software and firmware. This feature, called secure boot, helps prevent malware from running when the device starts.
- Protection against physical tampering. If someone tries to physically tamper with the hardware, TPM will be able to detect the changes and block the system from booting, thereby protecting the device from hardware attacks.
- TPM supports advanced security features. Many of the most effective security features in Windows 11 are enabled by TPM. These tools help keep your data safe even if your device is lost or stolen.
While TPM and Windows 11 do provide a higher level of security, it’s important to understand that Microsoft has made TPM 2.0 support a system requirement for installing Windows 11. This is why many older Windows 10 PCs are not eligible for the upgrade.
Previously, Microsoft published a guide that allowed you to install Windows 11 on computers that did not meet the minimum system requirements. This required editing the registry, which allowed you to bypass restrictions related to modern processors and the TPM 2.0 module. However, the company strongly discouraged this method, as it could lead to “serious problems” if the user made mistakes. Some time later, Microsoft removed the guide.
Let us remind you that after the end of official support for Windows 10 in October of this year, users will still have the opportunity to receive security updates for this OS for some time. However, this opportunity will be paid.