Microsoft has removed the official instructions for bypassing the CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements for installing Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. This happened after the release of Windows 11 version 24H2, and now you will not find any mention of the AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU registry entry method on the support site.
Currently, Microsoft recommends purchasing a new PC for those looking to upgrade to Windows 11, indicating the company's preference against using unsupported devices. This is obviously good for both Microsoft and hardware vendors.
The tweak itself was first introduced in fall of 2021. In October 2021, when Microsoft released Windows 11's first version 21H2, the company provided a workaround that allowed users with unsupported PCs to upgrade to the new operating system. At the time, there was significant pushback from users regarding the strict hardware requirements for Windows 11.
Notably, the requirements are still in game as of today. Moreover, in December, the company once again confirmed that it does not intend to relax the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. Trusted Platform Module 2.0 is a mandatory thing to ensure the security and further development of Windows, so the company is not going to remove it.
While the bypass method may still work, Microsoft no longer recommends it, so it has become an unsupported hack.
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