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workaround removal
About this tag
The workaround removal tag covers Microsoft's decision to close the bypass that allowed users to upgrade to Windows 11 without meeting CPU and TPM requirements. Discussions focus on the impact of this change, the controversy it sparked, and the end of an unofficial method for installing Windows 11 on incompatible hardware. The tag is relevant for users tracking Microsoft's enforcement of system requirements and the closure of upgrade workarounds.
In a move that's been the subject of intense debate, Microsoft has officially axed the popular workaround that allowed users to bypass CPU and Trusted Platform Module (TPM) checks when upgrading to Windows 11. This decision, as quiet as a whisper, has nevertheless sent ripples through the tech...