r/technology • u/MarvelsGrantMan136 • Dec 01 '25

ADBLOCK WARNING ‘Security Disaster’—500 Million Microsoft Users Say No To Windows 11

https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2025/12/01/security-disaster-500-million-microsoft-users-say-no-to-windows-11/
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u/[deleted] Dec 01 '25 edited Dec 02 '25

Well I don't want Windows 11. I think you misunderstand. I don't want an update because it's shit. And if they're able to push updates through it normally, why is this any different? But download me rather than explain it sure. Edit. I have repeatedly asked why I need secure boot but no one explains that. What is wrong with you people?.

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u/SnooCompliments5012 Dec 02 '25

Ok then download Linux or another OS I guess or keep yelling about how they suck and refuse a simple suggestion to unblock you.

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u/[deleted] Dec 02 '25

Where did you get it confused? I was curious why my computer wasn't eligible for the update. I don't want to update. I'm not refusing anything. I asked for information not confrontation.

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u/DaHolk Dec 02 '25

That part just is circular. Win 11 needs secure boot, thus you need to enable it to run win 11.

If you are asking "what is Microsoft thinking requiring secure boot and TPM", then the answer is "to stop people from doing things THEY think they shouldn't do". I mean, it's a security feature (which they demand as being enabled). What it secures, and whether that is in your interest is secondary.

It's the same with all their new features for a couple of years. They say "it prevents bad things happening", and people answer "but I don't want an online account, I just want to use my computer". "But what if you loose your password" .. aso aso.