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Ask HN: Why does Windows 11 require TPM 2?
Why does Windows 11 require a TPM 2 chip? Why not make it optional?
- mcwhy 5y agoSame reason Android, iOS and OSX require it: vertical control over the platform.
- roschdal 5y agoWhy is this in the interest of users?
- philipswood 5y agoIt isn't (*much). How is locking your coffee pod machine to only use your brand pods, or annoying a printer user to only buy your "genuine" cartridges to her advantage? (*) There is a mild degree of quality control at play, but honestly not much.
- alko4141 5y agoBecause Microsoft is evil. It always was just like Google or any other overpowered megacorp...
- tmaly 5y agoWhat is a TPM 2 chip and how would I know if my computer has one? I built it from parts last year.
- roschdal 5y agohttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module
- gtirloni 5y agohttps://www.theverge.com/2021/6/25/22550376/microsoft-windows-11-tpm-chips-requirement-security https://www.theverge.com/2021/6/25/22550376/microsoft-window...