Microsoft Silently Removes Windows 11 Registry/TPM Bypass: End of the Line for Unsupported PCs

Remember those strict hardware requirements when Windows 11 first arrived? At the time, Microsoft offered a workaround for people with older PCs. An official, though somewhat hidden, method allowed users to install Windows 11 anyway. This workaround bypassed the CPU and TPM checks. It involved changing a key within the Registry. It was a secret handshake for those in the know. The Registry Key Workaround: A Quick Recap For a while, taking a chance was possible if your old machine didn't officially meet the Windows 11 grade. Microsoft documented a registry key modification. This modification told the installer to ignore the CPU and TPM 2.0 requirements. TPM 1.2 was still needed. They even posted a warning. It essentially said, "Hey, we don't recommend this, and things might go wrong, but if you understand the risks, here's how." Microsoft's Original Warning and the Stealth Removal Microsoft's original warning and the now-removed bypass stated: "Microsoft …