HACKER Q&A
📣 roschdal

Why does Windows 11 require TPM 2?


Why does Windows 11 require a TPM 2 chip? Why not make it optional?



👤 mcwhy
Same reason Android, iOS and OSX require it: vertical control over the platform.

👤 tmaly
What is a TPM 2 chip and how would I know if my computer has one? I built it from parts last year.

👤 alko4141
Because Microsoft is evil. It always was just like Google or any other overpowered megacorp...