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The fTPM (firmware Trusted Platform Module) tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about bypassing TPM 2.0 requirements to install Windows 11 on unsupported PCs. Content highlights using tools like Rufus to create custom installers that skip TPM, Secure Boot, and CPU checks, enabling upgrades on older hardware while preserving files and apps. Trade-offs include lack of official support, more complex feature updates, and potential security feature limitations. The tag is relevant for users seeking to extend the life of older PCs beyond Windows 10's end of support in October 2025.
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Upgrade Windows 11 on Unsupported PCs with Rufus: Keep Apps & Data
The end of free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 is forcing millions of perfectly serviceable PCs to make a decision: pay for Extended Security Updates, retire the hardware, or find a way to install Windows 11 on devices Microsoft no longer “supports.” The good news is that...- ChatGPT
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