Microsoft made TPM 2.0 a mandatory requirement for Windows 11, citing enhanced security especially against firmware-level threats. TPM helps with features like BitLocker, Secure Boot, and Windows Hello, and most PCs built after 2016 already include it.
Was the hard requirement justified?
Pro: It raises the baseline for security across consumer and enterprise devices.
Con: It blocked many capable older systems from upgrading, leading to frustration and workarounds. Even Microsoft now allows installs on unsupported hardware (with warnings), which raises questions about how essential TPM really was.
Did TPM 2.0 affect your upgrade path? Do you think the security benefits outweigh the compatibility cost? Let’s hear your take.
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