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The video taps into a common user frustration with Microsoft's software policies and past controversial decisions, framing the new TPM-based anti-piracy measure as another attempt to control users and push their ecosystem, which resonates with a tech-savvy audience.

Summary

Microsoft is reportedly using TPM chips to crack down on pirated Windows activations, primarily targeting businesses and enterprise users. While home PCs are unaffected for now, the move brings back memories of the controversial Windows 11 TPM requirement that made many older PCs incompatible.

Structure

1Introduction to Microsoft's new anti-piracy measure using TPM chips
2Explanation of the TPM requirement for Windows 11 and its past controversy
3Microsoft's claim that the new measure targets businesses, not home users
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Turns out your pirated Windows versions days might be numbered. Microsoft is Microsoft. Apparently is launching a new anti-piracy system that uses the TPM security chip. You remember that, right? The one that Windows 11 made mandatory? The change is intended primarily for corporate and institutional customers using Windows volume licensing. It could also make it more difficult to operate unauthorised activation servers that imitate Microsoft's KMS infrastructure. Microsoft swears that they're businesses AND ENTERPRISE by validating they're using legit windows. This PC doesn't currently meet Windows 11 system requirements Check to see if things you can do, and if not, you'll keep Windows 10 updates. TPM 2.0 must be supported and enabled on this PC. More about enabling TPM 2.0 TPM is not supported on TPM 1.2 More about supported CPUs: Processor: Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 @ 2.50GHz See all results Device specifications This PC can't run Windows 11 TPM 2.0 is a requirement for running Windows 11. We recommend that you check if TPM 2.0 is enabled. Learn More Win 10 won't be forced TPM isn't needed for old PCs No ads in the Start menu "DON'T WORRY, IT'S NOT FOR YOU." THAT HAS RECORD AT NOW YOU MIGHT WHEN THAT TPM BECAME A AND MILLIONS OF PERFECTLY GOOD PCS BECAME... "INCOMPATIBLE" OVERNIGHT? REQUIREMENT LESS ABOUT PROTECTING YOU. BUT HONESTLY, EVEN NEED TO PUNISH YOU FOR PIRATING AT THIS POINT? National Pizza Day Today - February 9 471K National Pizza Day Learn More All Images The history of pizza 11 crazy new pizza toppings Homemade pizza mistakes COPIES HAVE ADS IN THE THEY PUSH ONEDRIVE, THEY RUN COPILOT. WINDOWS IS JUST A DELIVERY VAN. SURE YOU FOLLOW ME. I'M NOT EVEN GONNA CHECK YOUR LICENSE.

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Turns out your pirate and Windows versions days might be numbered. Microsoft is Microsoft. That's right. Apparently Microsoft is launching a new anti piracy system that uses the TPM security chip. You remember that, right? The one that Windows 11 made mandatory. Right now Microsoft swears that they're only targeting businesses and enterprise users by validating their using legit windows. And to be fair, home PCs are untouched for now. But how many times have we heard this? Don't worry. It's not for you. That has quite the track record at Microsoft. Now, you might remember when that TPM security chip became a Windows 11 requirement and millions of perfectly good PCs became incompatible overnight. Suddenly that requirement feels a little less about protecting you. But honestly, does Microsoft even need to punish you for pirating windows at this point? Even pirated copies have ads in the start menu, they push one-drive, they run copy. At this point, Windows is just a delivery van. Oh, and make sure you follow me. I'm not even going to check your license.