Re:Installing Windows 11 on Legacy BIOS Without Secure Boot
by 2Gkashmiri on Saturday June 26, 2021 @11:07PM
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Uh... can you tell me eli5 what does TPM do that w11 needs it so bad? It it for DRM ?
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Re:Installing Windows 11 on Legacy BIOS Without Secure Boot
by dannyw on Sunday June 27, 2021 @12:11AM
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Yes. It's to ensure Microsoft always have full control over the code running on your device, so eventually Microsoft can require all Windows apps to come from its store, and you won't be able to do anything about it; because the hardware TPM module will reject any attempts to modify it.
Re:Installing Windows 11 on Legacy BIOS Without Secure Boot
by kanbara on Sunday June 27, 2021 @02:41AM
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you mean in the same vein as the huge epic apple trial? nah. sideloading and app installing will be allowed due to fear of government action. the tpm can ensure system files are not malware infected tho