Ever since Windows 11 was launched in 2021, Microsoft has faced significant criticism, primarily due to the operating system’s high minimum system requirements and design flaws compared to its previous version. These issues have significantly limited Windows 11’s market presence, as it only recently overtook Windows 10 as the leading desktop OS globally, holding a 50.88% share of the market.
However, unexpectedly, BornCity detailed an unusual occurrence: Microsoft apparently extended an offer for a Windows 11 update to hardware that didn’t satisfy the minimum system specifications, as stated on Neowin.
A user of the German blog revealed that they intentionally turned off TPM (Trusted Platform Module) on their device to avoid being automatically upgraded to Windows 11. Surprisingly, despite using a Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15IWL [81MV014QGE] laptop with an Intel 8th Gen i5 processor, they were still presented with the option to upgrade to Windows 11, suggesting that their device meets the requirements for the Windows 11 upgrade.
You might be aware that a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 is one of Microsoft’s strict prerequisites for running Windows 11. Essentially, it functions to offer robust “security services directly at the hardware level” on your device. This means it safeguards your sensitive data and login credentials by encrypting them within a physical chip, thereby protecting them from unauthorized access.
Based on this incident, BornCity assumes that the unusual event could be caused by a software glitch or specific BIOS setting. So far, Microsoft hasn’t declared any updates or adjustments to its strict minimum system requirements for Windows 11. In December, they confirmed that TPM 2.0 is essential and will help secure Windows 11 in the future.
Absolutely, by mid-October 2025, specifically on October 14, Microsoft is planning to discontinue support for Windows 10. The tech giant has been aggressively promoting Windows 11, highlighting its advanced features and offering incentives such as their Copilot+ PCs, which are claimed to be five times faster than a computer running a 5-year-old version of Windows, to encourage users to upgrade.
It appears that the company has shifted strategies, no longer relying on forceful methods such as full-screen multipage popup ads to push Windows 10 users towards upgrading to Windows 11. Instead, they are encouraging users to upgrade by emphasizing the importance of being on the “safe side” since they will stop releasing crucial security updates for Windows 10 after a certain date.
Users who are determined to use Windows 10 can find at least three alternatives to ensure their security, such as signing up for Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) program, which costs approximately $30 per device.
You have an option to extend your free security updates for an additional year by linking your PC settings with Microsoft’s cloud service using a Microsoft Account. Remember, if you choose not to take advantage of this or any other options mentioned, your PC might be at risk for privacy and security issues. However, you can still use your Windows 10 PC without making these changes, but it may expose your system to potential problems.
The Public Interest Research Group (PIRG) has requested Microsoft to rethink their decision to discontinue support for Windows 10, fearing an unprecedented increase in discarded computers due to this move. However, Microsoft seems unwilling to change its stance, more so after offering a conditional additional year of free security updates to Windows 10 users. Yet, PIRG is not content with this response.
According to PIRG:
Microsoft has taken some steps in response to public criticism, such as offering Extended Security Updates (ESU) to individuals for the first time, affordable pricing for educational institutions, and introducing the new OneDrive option. However, they have yet to promise extended support for Windows 10 or ease the hardware requirements for Windows 11. It’s clear that users are disgruntled as they feel they are being pulled in different directions and find this latest announcement unsatisfactory as a solution.
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2025-07-29 12:10