As support for Windows 10 comes to an end, there is a concern with the security requirements of the present operating system.
There is less than a year left until the end of support for Windows 10, which means that those who are still using that operating system will need to begin making preparations to transition into the Windows 11 era. In addition, Microsoft is imposing a hardware requirement on the operating system that is already in use, which may be problematic for those of us who are using older computers.
Computers will be required to have TPM 2.0 in order to run Windows 11. This is a dedicated chip or firmware that is used for device security. It is also known as a Trusted Platform Module. The 2.0 version includes various important capabilities for enhanced cryptography and encryption. Additional names for this chip include Trusted Platform Module. A blog article published by Microsoft provides an overview of all of the advantages, as well as the reasons why it is being included into the Windows 11 installation process. It is important to note that the most recent TPM has the potential to help future-proof the operating system that has been around for three years. This is accomplished “by helping to protect sensitive information as more AI capabilities come to physical, cloud, and server architecture.”
Although this is all very well and nice, there are a lot of older PCs that do not have TPM 2.0. The year 2016 marked the year when this version became the hardware standard for Windows systems. Microsoft’s statement that “TPM 2.0 is not just a recommendation—it’s a necessity” indicates that the business will likely be getting more rigorous about blocking those bypasses. Savvy customers may have been able to use Windows 11 on incompatible PCs by using workarounds, but the company’s statement indicates that the company will likely change its approach to preventing bypasses. Using the PC Health Check software from Microsoft, you will be able to check the TPM condition of your machine before the end of support date for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.