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Your unsupported PC may face a Windows 11 watermark soon

Microsoft enforces TPM 2.0 for Windows 11, warning unsupported PCs may face watermarks, update blocks, and security risks, pressuring users to upgrade hardware by 2025

byKerem Gülen
December 5, 2024
in News, Tech
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Microsoft is tightening restrictions on Windows 11 installation, enforcing its Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 requirement as “non-negotiable.” This move targets users with unsupported PCs, as Microsoft aims to enhance security and encourage hardware upgrades.

Microsoft enforces TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11

For users unaware, Windows 11 officially requires TPM 2.0, a crucial security component for data protection and system integrity. Without this hardware, which many modern PCs now feature, Microsoft warns that users could face a watermark on their desktop and receive pop-up notifications reminding them of the incompatibility. In addition, potential updates may be blocked, leaving devices vulnerable to security threats.

Despite workarounds that have emerged allowing Windows 11 to run on unsupported hardware—evidence that older machines can efficiently operate the OS—Microsoft has escalated its stance, mandating that users either upgrade their hardware or revert to Windows 10. Steve Hosking, a senior product manager at Microsoft, indicated that TPM 2.0 bolsters Windows devices against increasing cybersecurity threats.

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“TPM 2.0 plays a crucial role in enhancing identity and data protection on Windows devices, as well as maintaining the integrity of your system,” Hosking stated.

The new enforcement aligns with reports that Microsoft will begin implementing watermarks for those running Windows 11 on unsupported devices. As noted by ZDNet, users can expect not only the watermark but also frequent reminders in the Settings app. The rationale behind TPM 2.0 longevity extends beyond mere compatibility; it is part of a strategy to future-proof Windows against emerging tech vulnerabilities.

Windows 10 support is set to end in October 2025, further pressuring users to migrate. Microsoft has deployed full-screen prompts in Windows 10 to nudge users toward purchasing a new device capable of running compliant versions of Windows 11. These strategies echo previous tactics employed to encourage upgrades from Windows 7 and 8.1.

This insistence on stringent requirements has generated backlash from many users who feel trapped between wanting to utilize Windows 11’s features and being forced into a potentially unnecessary hardware purchase. Users relying on older PCs that lack TPM 2.0 find themselves in a difficult position, especially if they have already installed Windows 11 utilizing available workarounds.

The introduction of watermarking also raises questions surrounding update eligibility. Microsoft warns that without compliance, users could miss critical security updates, exposing their systems to potential malware or cyber attacks. Although Windows 11 can run adequately on unsupported systems, the company stresses that avoiding security risks is paramount.

Despite ongoing adaptations to the installation process, Microsoft remains firm on enforcing TPM 2.0. As hardware compliance checks became stricter, tools like Flyby11 were developed to bypass these barriers. However, as more security methods integrate with TPM functionalities, the importance of these requirements is further amplified.


Featured image credit: Clint Patterson/Unsplash

Tags: Microsoftwindows 11

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