TLS 1.2 is an internet security protocol for client-server communications. Read all about how to enable it on all Windows editions in 2022.

Although most programs may not require it when you have TLS 1.2 or TLS 1.3, some old programs might need them for connecting to the internet.

Even with the sql connection string using 'Encrypt="false"' the sql connection will always use TLS because it always encrypts the login username and password exchange.