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What you should probably know

Microsoft released Windows 11 over three years ago.

However, the operating system isn’t as popular as its predecessor, Windows 10.

Enabling the TPM in the BIOS on a laptop.

Enabling the TPM in the BIOS on a laptop

It’s worth noting that users can only pay for one year of extended support and security updates.

The latter option leaves you susceptible to attacks.

However, avid tech enthusiasts devised ingenious techniques to bypass this requirement and run Windows 11 on unsupported hardware.

Binary code displayed on a laptop screen and Guy Fawkes mask are seen in this illustration photo.

TPM 2.0 also helps future-proof Windows 11.

The stringent requirement complements Secure Boot, ensuring your gear only boots up using trusted and secure software.

This move isn’t entirely surprising.

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Several users on social media indicated that the trick still works onWindows 11, version 24H2.

However, this could be subject to change via future updates.

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