Microsoft Confirms That Windows 11 Will Require Newer Processors and TPM 2.0

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Microsoft’s Steve Dispensa has confirmed that the company’s current lists of Windows 11-supported Intel and AMD processors are accurate. While these lists will “evolve over time,” the implication is that users stuck on older hardware such as 7th Gen Core CPUs and first-generation Ryzen CPUs won’t be able to install Windows 11 when it launches later this year. As pointed out by some members of the press, the restriction is amusing because it means that many of Microsoft’s own Surface products won’t be upgradeable to Windows 11. Microsoft has also clarified that Windows 11 will require a TPM 2.0 module—previous...

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[Brent_Justice]

All you have to do to fix the TPM missing/disabled problem in regards to Windows 11 capability, all you have to do is enable it in the BIOS. It is usually disabled in the BIOS by default. BTW, on DIY systems TPM 1.2 and up is supported, it is only OEMs that TPM 2.0 is required. But yeah, just go into the BIOS, enable Secure Boot and Windows 11 should show compatibility, and work.

 

[Brent_Justice]

BTW, this is going to get confusing and give people headaches