Windows 11’s TPM 2.0 Drama: The Upgrade Dilemma and Microsoft’s $30 Escape Plan
Windows 10 users, brace yourselves! Microsoft insists on TPM 2.0 support for Windows 11 upgrades, dubbing it “non-negotiable.” Despite spirited attempts to bypass this, it’s clear: no TPM, no party. With Windows 10 support ending soon, it’s time to consider future-proofing. Or, you know, cling to Windows 10 for a small fee.
Hot Take:
Brace yourselves, Windows 10 users—Microsoft has made the TPM 2.0 requirement for Windows 11 as non-negotiable as your grandma’s fruitcake at Christmas. Sure, you can try to wriggle around it, but you might end up with a half-baked operating system that crashes faster than my New Year’s resolutions. So, either get with the program or consider a lucrative side gig selling ‘Extended Security Updates’ for Windows 10. It’s the gift that keeps on giving—at least until 2025!
Key Points:
- TPM 2.0 is a non-negotiable requirement for upgrading to Windows 11.
- Windows 10’s end of support is set for October 14, 2025.
- Extended Security Updates for Windows 10 will be available for $30.
- Specialized devices using Windows 10 LTSB/LTSC will receive updates beyond 2025.
- Windows 11 24H2 is rolling out to eligible devices.