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    Edward LangleyBy Edward LangleyOctober 14, 2021No Comments3 Mins Read
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    You want to pass Windows 11 but your computer does not have the minimum requirements ? In this case you are not alone. In fact, overall, the minimum operating system requirements of the new operating system are not unnecessary. You need a 64-bit dual-core processor with 1 GHz or higher (Intel, AMD or Qualcomm), 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, UEFI-enabled motherboard and DirectX12-enabled GPU (with WDDM 2.0). Driver).

    But one criterion leaves many machines on the side of the road: having a TPM 2.0 chip. DPM, or Reliable operating system module, Which is a chip dedicated entirely to security. It takes care of the most important functions like encryption and encryption on your hard drive or SSD or generates encryption keys when you need them. Unlike a software solution, it is not possible to hack these DPM chips. Technology is not new either.

    Windows 11: Stop complaining, these restrictions are for your own protection (and to restore the image of the ecosystem)!

    PCs sold with Microsoft Windows 10 include a DPM chip that enables secure boot and bitlocker encryption. We also note that most AMD and Intel processors included in PCs sold with Windows 10 since 2015 have the DPM enclave. It does not always work by default and you need to go to BIOS / UEFI settings to enable it. In some cases, your BIOS / UEFI update may be required.

    In a video repeated at the end of the article, he underscores how Microsoft Windows 11 is built around increased security – making this chip absolutely essential. Secure boot and virtualization based security by default active features. Microsoft wants to make Windows 11 a safer example – this is the main reason why older PCs without a DPM chip are excluded from the new operating system.

    Microsoft explains: “With Windows 11, newer installations will naturally have the TPM 2.0 chip. This includes most computers that have been launched in the last five years. We use secure boot and reliable boot using UEFI and TPM technologies.

    The company continues: “Secure boot and trusted boots prevent rootkits and bootkits from modifying root boot files”. Microsoft adds that it tested Windows 11 on older computers before deciding that it needed a DPM 2.0 chip. But security is not everything. The performance of Microsoft Windows 11 and the stability of the operating system have convinced the company to focus on PCs for less than five years.

    Also read – Windows 11 Test: Do I need to install the new Microsoft operating system?

    Microsoft does not want to tarnish the reputation of a company that creates an operating system that crashes all the time. However, PCs over the age of five are 52% more likely to be affected by blue screens compared to newer PCs. Thanks to modern management of driver updates the number of crashes on PCs in less than five years is very low. What do you think of these explanations? Are you sure? Share your opinion in the comments!

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    Edward Langley

    Edward Langley is a contributor to Nintendo-power.com, covering a wide range of topics including news, business, technology, entertainment, lifestyle and current affairs. He focuses on delivering clear, balanced and accessible reporting that helps readers stay informed about important developments and emerging trends. With an emphasis on accuracy, relevance and useful insights, Edward aims to provide engaging stories and practical information that matter to audiences in the UK and beyond.

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