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.

When Microsoft introduced Windows 11 in 2021, its new, stringent hardware compatibility test included checking for the presence of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) -- specifically, one that meets the ...

Microsoft has introduced TPM troubleshooter in Windows 11 build 25905, as of now which is available only in Canary version of Windows 11. If you use the Stable version of Windows, you have to wait ...

For most people, Windows 10 security updates are slated to stop on October 14, 2025, just over 10 months from today. That could end up being a serious security problem, given that Windows 10 is still ...

Bypassing Windows 11's hardware requirements is trivial, there is even an official means, but that requires TMP 1.2. Install Windows 11 using a clean install, then ...

Microsoft, today, removed another Windows 11 24H2 compatibility block which means the feature update is now available for download to those who were affected. Speaking of Windows 11 24H2, the company ...

With the end of Windows 10 support fast approaching, Microsoft has been stepping up efforts to entice Windows 10 users to make the switch to Windows 11—even if it means ditching your current PC and ...

I clearly recall all the hue and cry around Windows 11's compatibility when the iteration was first released in October 2021. At the time, a significant number of PCs were rendered ineligible for the ...

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 ...

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a crucial security component of a modern PC. All PCs designed for Windows 10 or later include a TPM 2.0 as part of the ...

A hot potato: The Trusted Platform Module standard describes a dedicated cryptography chip designed to manage many security-related tasks in a computer. The standard was introduced in 2009, but ...