Liam Tung
| September 22, 2021
| Topic: Windows 11
Windows 11: Everything you need to know
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Microsoft has released a new version of its PC Health Check app to help Windows 10 users find out if their hardware supports an upgrade to Windows 11 in line with Microsoft’s strict hardware requirements.
The new version of the PC Health Check app is available to members of the Windows Insiders program.
Some PCs can run TPM 2.0, but haven’t been configured to use it – and Microsoft knows most people won’t know how to enable it. Thanks to the diversity of Windows hardware, there’s no single answer it can offer to Windows users, who most likely will have to ask Lenovo, HP, Dell, and Asus to find out how to enable it.
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“In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so. If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11, check to ensure TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device,” Microsoft warns.
“If you are unfamiliar with this level of technical detail, we recommend that you consult your PC manufacturer’s support information for more instructions specific to your device,” it adds.
Microsoft recommends technically adept folk use the Windows Security app or the Microsoft Management Console to resolve Windows 11 TMP 2.0 issues.
Why is TPM 2.0 so important for Windows 11? Dave Weston, Microsoft’s director of enterprise and OS security, explains it’s a critical piece in mitigating phishing attacks that target multi-factor authentication for credential theft that’s subsequently used in ransomware attacks. Weston admits TPM 2.0 is not a “cure all” solution, but argues it is a pretty good “Swiss-army knife” when enabled.
“Windows Hello bound to the TPM is a FIDO2 authenticator which is the INDUSTRY (Apple, Google) standard for preventing phishing with MFA/passwordless. Guess which 2 of the 3 top ransomware vectors this helps with?? I know educating on the internet can be futile, I’ll keep trying,” he explained on Twitter.
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Liam Tung
| September 22, 2021
| Topic: Windows 11