Starting October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 version 22H2. This presents a challenge for many computers that do not meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11. However, some users have reported being able to upgrade regardless, possibly due to isolated cases or a glitch on Microsoft’s side.
Windows 11 24H2 Running Without TPM 2.0: Glitch or Silent Change?
According to Statcounter (though not fully reliable), Windows 11 has finally overtaken Windows 10 in market share. Still, an estimated 400 million devices remain ineligible for the upgrade. Microsoft continues to promote Windows 11 by highlighting improved security and new AI features, especially on Copilot+ PCs.
With version 24H2, the hardware requirements are even stricter. In addition to the TPM 2.0 module, the CPU must support SSE4.2 and POPCNT instructions. Interestingly, a user on the Borncity blog reported that Windows Update offered the 24H2 upgrade on a Lenovo IdeaPad S145 with an Intel Core i5-8265U even though TPM 2.0 had been disabled in the UEFI settings. This raises questions about whether the TPM requirement was bypassed or if the update process contains a bug.
Earlier this month, Microsoft released update KB5001716 for Windows 10 22H2 (and, in some cases, older versions too). This patch allows Windows Update to notify users of newer Windows versions being available.
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