"Microsoft advises swift return to Windows 10 for those using Windows 11: strong recommendation given"
Microsoft has taken several steps to ensure the security and integrity of Windows 11, one of which is the mandatory use of a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 chip. This hardware-based security layer is crucial for protecting key system processes and enabling important security functionalities like device encryption and Windows Hello.
Recently, Microsoft has been pressuring Windows 10 holdouts to upgrade to Windows 11, but the free upgrade offer has been retracted. However, the current release (v1.2) of Flyby11, a tool that can bypass the TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot hardware checks, doesn't seem to be flagged anymore, at least for now.
Microsoft, however, does not authorize such workarounds. By bypassing TPM 2.0 requirements, users may face potential security vulnerabilities due to the lack of hardware-based root of trust that TPM offers. Lack of guaranteed compatibility with Windows updates could also lead to update failures or forced rollbacks.
Moreover, systems running Windows 11 without meeting minimum hardware requirements won't receive official support or warranty from Microsoft. There's also a risk of automatic or unauthorized upgrades leading to unexpected issues.
Microsoft's official position remains that TPM 2.0 is mandatory for Windows 11 to ensure security and device integrity. The consequences of bypassing TPM 2.0 requirements are significant, and Microsoft recommends users on unsupported hardware to return to Windows 10, especially with Windows 10 support ending in October 2025.
For users who are deadset on remaining with Windows 10 beyond the October 14 end-of-support date, they will need to subscribe to Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) for $30, which will provide a single year of additional security patches.
Microsoft is also taking steps to clamp down on users who upgraded to Windows 11 by defiantly bypassing the operating system's minimum hardware requirements. The company has started soft-blocking the installation of tools that aid in bypassing the TPM 2.0 requirement, such as Flyby11.
The TPM 2.0 requirement was controversial as it wasn't widely standardized at the time of Windows 11's release in October 2021. Microsoft initially offered a registry tweak as a seemingly official way to bypass the TPM 2.0 requirement, but later retracted this method.
Windows 11 has finally begun to climb to new heights in terms of market share on Windows machines. However, it's important for users to remember the potential risks associated with bypassing TPM 2.0 requirements and using utilities like Flyby11 and Rufus to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices.
Microsoft Defender flags Flyby11 as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) with a "poor reputation" and "can affect the quality of your computing experience." Users are advised to exercise caution when using such tools and to ensure their devices meet the minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
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