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Windows 11 upgrade possible for older models: TPM 2.0 apparently not mandatory

Users report that Windows 11 updates are being offered on older systems without TPM 2.0 enabled. Observations from private users and businesses indicate that Microsoft's upgrade mechanism currently ...

How to Enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot | When Windows 11 Won't Install or Start

ConclusionIf you see messages like "This PC can't run Windows 11" or "Windows 11 cannot be installed," the cause is often ...
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Microsoft continues efforts to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade to TPM 2.0-supported PCs

While Windows 11 is slowly gaining more popularity among users, Windows 10 still holds a sizeable chunk of the user base. To be specific, according to Statcounter, as of the data from March 2025, ...
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Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Simon is a Computer Science BSc graduate who has been writing about technology since 2014, and using Windows machines since 3.1. After working for an indie game studio and acting as the family's go-to ...
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Windows 10 is officially retired. Here's how to protect your computer without upgrading

Question: What should I do with my older computer that can’t run Windows 11? Answer: Now that the October 14, 2025 deadline has passed, Windows 10 is officially retired, meaning Microsoft will no ...