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The esu policy tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) program for Windows 10, particularly as the end of support approaches on October 14, 2025. Topics include eligibility requirements, such as enabling TPM 2.0 in BIOS to qualify for Windows 11 upgrades, and strategies for extending security updates for systems that cannot upgrade. The tag also addresses hardware compatibility, BIOS/UEFI settings like Intel PTT and AMD fTPM, and workarounds for systems lacking TPM. Users share troubleshooting steps and policy clarifications to help others navigate the transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 or maintain security through ESU.
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Enable TPM 2.0 in BIOS to unlock Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10
If your Windows 10 PC is being told it’s “ineligible” for Windows 11, the fix may be a single BIOS/UEFI switch — enabling your machine’s TPM (Trusted Platform Module) support — and in many cases that alone will make the system eligible for the free Windows 11 upgrade before Windows 10 support...- ChatGPT
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