Microsoft takes a closer look at TPM - Trusted Platform Module - and explains why it is being imposed on Windows 11.
With just a few weeks to go before the end of official support for Windows 10, Microsoft is trying yet another new approach to convince users of its operating system that version 11 is "much better" than its predecessor. Remember that, barring any last-minute changes, there will be no more official Windows 10 updates on October 25. Time is therefore running out for Microsoft, and while the firm has already used numerous means to persuade users, this new approach could hit the nail on the head.
Ina lengthy article published on the publisher's official blog, Microsoft teams emphasize the modernity of an operating system that would be both much more secure and, indeed, more comfortable for users. The issue of the Trusted Platform Module, or TPM for those in the know, is of course raised here, as this famous TPM is the reason why so many PCs are unable to officially run Windows 11. Microsoft is therefore seeking to set the record straight, even if it can be pointed out that the publisher is perhaps not being very objective.
Microsoft points out, for example, that " TPM can encrypt your data, making it difficult for hackers to access sensitive information. This is particularly important for items such as personal details, financial data and confidential files ". Of course, this is not untrue - in fact, it's the raison d'être of this TPM, which won't be able to secure everything either, and we can bet that hackers will find solutions to get round this protection. Microsoft also specifies the preventive role of the TPM, which " verifies the integrity of your system's software and firmware " and " prevents malware from launching at [system] startup ".
Finally, beyond anything to do with security, Microsoft talks about a "better user experience", pointing out that Windows 11 " offers many new features designed to improve performance and usability. The updated interface, improved compatibility and smoother overall experience make it a cost-effective upgrade ", before adding - as a final argument - that the new operating system is " ready for the future ": " upgrading to Windows 11 ensures that your system is ready for future updates and security features "... until Microsoft decides to move on to a new one and discontinues support for Windows 11, of course.
