Microsoft has confirmed that to use Windows 11 , your computer must have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0. This requirement is compulsory and cannot be changed. This announcement comes as the end of support date for Windows 10 approaches in October 2025.
In a new blog post, Microsoft revealed the importance of TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 security, as TPM 2.0 improves identity and data protection on Windows devices. It helps maintain system integrity and supports future AI functionalities, as reported by The Verge.
Steven Hosking, a senior product manager at Microsoft, stated that TPM 2.0 is crucial for integrating with key Windows 11 security features such as Credential Guard, Windows Hello for Business, and BitLocker disk encryption.
The company has also clarified that Windows 11 is only supported on CPUs released from 2018 onward due to requirements for virtualization-based security and hypervisor-protected code integrity (HVCI).
Workarounds exist to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware. But Microsoft has been tightening restrictions, especially with the latest 24H2 update. The company is now encouraging Windows 10 users to buy new PCs that meet the requirements for Windows 11. They are even using full-screen ads .
For users unable or unwilling to upgrade their hardware, Microsoft offers a $30 yearly extended support option for Windows 10.
