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Valorant will not run on Windows 11 without TPM 2.0
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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With a little over a month remaining until the unveiling ofMicrosoft’s Windows 11,it appears that new system requirements have come up. As we near the long-awaited date, Microsoft keeps introducing new requirements. Just a few weeks ago,webcams were mademandatory for users planning to run Windows 11.
What you will need
For you to run Valorant, you will need;
Reports indicate that these new rules are being enforced only on Windows 11, so if you are still on Windows 10 without TPM 2.0, you have nothing to worry about. The only downside is that Windows 10 has a lifespan, and it will only be supported up to October 2025.
In addition, there is no guarantee that these new rules will only apply to Windows 11.
Why TPM?
TPM or Trusted Platform Module is an installation on your PC that contains a security module aimed at performing hardware and security-related operations. It serves as an extra layer of security and prevents malicious malware from tampering with its security features.
According to Microsoft, it is highly effective in cryptographic activities. In the past, Microsoft has made significant steps tooffer more securityto the Windows operating system by setting specific requirements.
Reddit users are, however, debating on whether you need TPM to run every single game and argue that a game has no business requiring TPM. Some of the comments on Reddit on the new requirements are as follows:
What are your thoughts on games requiring TPM to run on PCs? Have you had any restrictions when playing games after installing a Windows update? Let us know in the comment section below.
Don Sharpe
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