The interesting twist to these Windows 10 numbers is the 400 million or so users that don’t have the right hardware to upgrade. While there are various options to upgrade on a non-compatible PC, Microsoft has just firmed up its warning that doing so could stop further updates and even invalidate any hardware warranties still in place.

Microsoft is planning to add watermarks and settings notifications on unsupported PCs running Windows 11 due to a lack of TPM 2.0.

A new blog post reaffirms the company's requirement for TPM 2.0-compatible hardware as Windows 10 reaches end of life.

While announcing Windows 11, Microsoft made a very controversial move to change hardware requirements significantly. The latest edition of the most popular PC operating system cannot

Microsoft has made it clear that any PC not meeting the required specifications will be ineligible to run Windows 11.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

Microsoft cites enhanced security and AI readiness as key reasons for maintaining strict hardware requirements in Windows 11 despite the potential user backlash.

TPM 2.0 'non-negotiable' for latest OS, says software giant Microsoft is not backing down on the hardware requirements for Windows 11, stating that the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is essential for the operating system,

As Windows 10's imminent death approaches, Microsoft says the TPM 2.0 system requirement for upgrading to Windows 11 is now non-negotiable.