


However, with Asus updating motherboards to support the upgrade, it could encourage other manufacturers to follow suit and allow other products to upgrade to Windows 11 without the TPM requirement. The wording of the tweet and that first paragraph of the support post leads you to believe that Microsoft doesn't want confusing messaging as we approach the October 5 release date for Windows 11. If you are unfamiliar with this level of technical detail, we recommend that you consult your PC manufacturer’s support information for more instructions specific to your device.” Trying not to repeat the mistakes of Windows 8 “This article is intended for users who are not able to upgrade to Windows 11 because their PC is not currently enabled with TPM 2.0 or their PC is capable of running TPM 2.0 but is not set up to do so.

Later, Microsoft edited that page and said that TPM 2.0 would be required. You’ll probably need a recent chip from the likes of Intel, AMD. Security features like TPM and Secure Boot may become important to Microsoft in the future. Initially, Microsoft’s Windows 11 compatibility page said that some systems with TPM 1.2 would be able to upgrade. Windows 11’s hardware requirements have proven controversial. While the tweet leads you to a support post (opens in new tab), the first paragraph showcases what should have been communicated the day after Windows 11 was announced. Microsoft’s messaging was all over the place in the days after Windows 11’s announcement.
