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As Windows 10's imminent death approaches, Microsoft says the TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is now non-negotiable.

Microsoft patched the TPM 2.0 trick that allowed users to circumvent the hardware requirement verification process when activating Windows 11 on unsupported devices.

With Windows 10 end of support on the horizon, Microsoft said its Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirement for PCs is a “non-negotiable standard” for upgrading to Windows 11.

Microsoft assures us TPM 2.0 security benefits are worthwhile as a hard requirement for those looking to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11.

In another effort to convince Windows 10 users to switch over, Microsoft is reiterating the importance and benefits of Windows 11's TPM requirement.

Furthermore, TPM 2.0 offers a "seamless" integration with Windows 11 security capabilities, including encryption key storage, Secure Boot, and multifactor authentication.