Microsoft is considering adjusting the TPM requirements of Windows 11
Yesterday, Microsoft released the first version of Windows 11, its version number is build 22000.51, which is limited to devices participating in the Windows Insider Preview Program. Since this is the first version of Windows 11, it may be a little bit away from the official version. Some features demonstrated in the event last week were not included, such as running Android applications on Windows 11.
However, more attention has recently been paid to the requirements for TPM 2.0 in the Windows 11 hardware configuration requirements. If you strictly follow the requirements in the Microsoft documentation, you need to use Intel Core 8th or above, AMD Ryzen 2000 series or above, and Qualcomm 7 and 8 series platforms. However, it is a little strange that some processors that support TPM, such as Skylake-X, are not on the list of documents. This has caused a lot of controversies, thinking that Microsoft’s move is too arbitrary.
To this end, Microsoft also deliberately published an article on the official blog, acknowledging and clarifying the confusion caused by the PC health check tool, and sharing more details about updating the Windows 11 system requirements. The article introduces the reasons for the minimum system requirements set by Windows 11 and elaborates on the three principles of security, reliability, and compatibility. Microsoft said that the minimum system requirements in Windows 11 system are to allow people to adjust software and hardware to keep up with people’s expectations and needs, and to use the true value and features of the PC to provide the best experience now and in the future.
For ordinary users in the article, the most valuable thing is that Microsoft will cooperate with OEM manufacturers to identify and test Intel’s seventh-generation Core (Kaby Lake) series and AMD’s first-generation Ryzen (Zen) series processors. Microsoft said that devices equipped with these platforms may also conform to its principles. Perhaps Microsoft is already considering letting go of the TPM requirements in Windows 11 in response to users’ calls.
