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Windows 11 LTSC 2024 for IoT devices includes very permissive hardware requirements

Secure Boot and TPM are optional
TL;DR: Traditional desktop and server editions of Windows 11 have surprisingly high system requirements, making it impossible to install newer versions of the OS on older PCs. However, Microsoft has released a more compact version of Windows for IoT devices, theoretically providing Windows enthusiasts with Enterprise licenses new modding opportunities.
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New bypass trick makes Windows 11 installation on unsupported systems a breeze

The IoT editions of Windows 11 are the "superior" choice for older PCs
In context: The Windows IoT Enterprise OS family comprises the Windows editions Microsoft sells to companies for "small-footprint" PCs, point-of-sale devices, and other embedded appliances. Previously known as Windows Embedded, Windows IoT editions are straightforward to install, even with hardware components Microsoft doesn't officially support.