I have a 10th-generation Intel PC running on Windows 10, but my setup doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11 because it lacks the TPM 2.0 security feature. If Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10, I'm worried about what that means for my PC. Should I be looking for alternatives or making modifications?
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If Microsoft stops support for Windows 10, you can keep using it until the end of its life, which should be fine for non-demanding tasks. But prep for possible security risks once updates stop coming.
It sounds tricky, but just be sure to look for PTT (Platform Trust Technology) in your BIOS settings—enabling that can make your PC officially compatible with Windows 11 as it functions similarly to the TPM.
Your 10th-gen Intel should actually have TPM 2.0 available; you may just need to enable it in your BIOS settings. It's worth checking!
I find it hard to believe that a 10th-gen PC wouldn't have TPM—most systems from that era do. If it's there, it just needs to be turned on.
You can consider using Linux, or there are ways to install Windows 11 by bypassing the requirements. Just be aware that bypassing can complicate things down the line.
True, ChromeOS Flex is a good option too if you're looking for alternatives.
Exactly, I just stick to using LTSC, and it works well for me without the frequent updates.