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Microsoft closes the door on Windows 11 supporting older hardware
Microsoft has poured cold water on any hopes of lower hardware requirements for Windows 11. With Windows 10 end of support approaching in October 2025, the software giant now says that its Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 is “non-negotiable.”
Microsoft: Tough Hardware Requirements for Windows 11 Are 'Non-Negotiable'
With the end of Windows 10 support looming, Microsoft reiterates that the TPM 2.0 hardware requirement 'is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity' for security.
Microsoft won’t back down on Windows 11’s biggest hurdle
Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox
Microsoft reiterates “non-negotiable” TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11
But the easiest and cheapest way out of the problem—an upgrade to Windows 11, which is still free for Windows 10 PCs that can run it—still remains out of reach for many active PCs because of Windows 11's more stringent system requirements.
Microsoft: Windows 11 TPM is a must, non-negotiable for upgrades from Windows 10
Microsoft: Windows 11 TPM is a must, non-negotiable for Windows 10 upgrades, forcing them to buy new PCs to use the AI-infused menace.
Microsoft doubles down, still won’t let older PCs run Windows 11
The TPM hardware requirement for Windows 11 was one of the biggest barriers to initial upgraders three years ago. And while that’s become less of an issue, it’s still a point of contention for many users.
Microsoft dashes any hope of allowing people to install Windows 11 on older hardware
With Windows 10 leaving support in October 2025, people are looking for ways to upgrade to Windows 11 without destroying perfectly good hardware. However, people have held hope th
Microsoft Gets Aggressive, Now Warns You If You're Running Windows 11 on Incompatible Hardware
"If you proceed with installing Windows 11, your PC will no longer be supported and won't be entitled to receive updates."
The Microsoft Store on Windows 11 is about to get even more useful
The Microsoft Store will soon be able to update apps that aren't hosted on Microsoft's store servers. Microsoft has unveiled ...
Microsoft’s New Update—Bad News Confirmed For 400 Million Windows Users
The interesting twist to these Windows 10 numbers is the 400 million or so users that don’t have the right hardware to ...
Microsoft ramps up pressure on users running Windows 11 on unsupported PCs
In an update to a Windows 11 support document as spotted by Neowin, Microsoft warns that a watermark will be added to the ...
Microsoft makes its stringent TPM 2.0 Windows 11 upgrade requirement "non-negotiable" — potentially leading to the single biggest jump in junked and unsupp…
As Windows 10's imminent death approaches, Microsoft says the TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is now ...
Microsoft’s Bad News For Millions Of Windows Users—You Are Now At Risk
The global numbers fall within the margin of error to some extent, but the US numbers seem more clear-cut. This change comes ...
The revolving door of Windows 11 24H2 bugs: 10 reasons to avoid this update for now
Microsoft's official 24H2 update for Windows 11 has been saddled with one bug after another. Here's why you should avoid updating and what you may find if you jump into the new version right now.
Diebold Nixdorf deploys Microsoft Windows 11 on ATMs
The deployment, managed by Diebold Nixdorf's licensed partner BS/2, aims to provide a stable and scalable platform for banks.
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Windows 11 Struggles, Loses Market Share Again
Windows 10 gains market share while Windows 11 adoption slows—despite Microsoft's aggressive promotion and the looming end of ...