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The easiest place to start is MicrosoftsPC Health Check appto check for compatibility.
Unfortunately, the processor on my last Win 10 system doesnt meet the rather severe Win 11 minimum requirements.
The snag could just as easily be the lack of a security-minded Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM).
This gadget protects data by storing encryption keys, helping with authentication and confirming digital signatures.
Still, for many, this route will be worth a try.
For more info, check outMicrosofts support pageon this topic.
The ESU subscription is expected to add new features and bug fixes.
If that were the worst part, I might go along with this security shake-down and pay up.
This can leave users feeling abandoned should something serious go wrong.
Those who spend their days protecting PCs have two suggestions for Windows 10 loyalists.
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