"But there's one problem: This motherboard -- and many out there just like it -- is right on the cusp of being eligible for Windows 11. It doesn't have a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0, so Microsoft deems it ineligible for Windows 11. The TPM is a secure cryptoprocessor and an important component of your PC, designed to mitigate security risks and handle encryption keys on the system."
"In the weeks and days leading up to Windows 10's loss of support on October 14, I experienced first-hand the pop-ups and notifications from Microsoft nudging me that "It's time to buy a new PC." Microsoft is hoping consumers will forgo dealing with the potential headache of an upgrade and just fork over the money for a new PC to "get up to speed" with Windows 11."
Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, leaving systems without official updates or upgrade paths. Many PCs, including midrange motherboards paired with capable CPUs like the Intel Core i9-9900, fail Windows 11 eligibility because they lack TPM 2.0. TPM is a secure cryptoprocessor that mitigates security risks and manages encryption keys. Microsoft's hardware requirements and upgrade checks block systems without TPM 2.0 and encouraged some consumers toward new PC purchases. Workarounds exist to bypass strict checks and install Windows 11 on compatible hardware, and community guides have enabled many users to upgrade initially ineligible systems.
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