One of the best features of Windows 11 is that it makes your overall PC experience safe and secure by default. However, to enjoy enhanced protection, your computer must have a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security chip. If you have no idea about TPM chips, follow our detailed explanation on what exactly TPM is and why it is needed for Windows 11. In this guide, we specifically cover how to check if your Windows PC has a TPM chip and enable it. There is a high probability that your computer came with this TPM security module. So, without wasting any time, let’s get to the tutorial.
Check and Enable TPM Chip on Your Windows PC (2021)
If you’re encountering a TPM error along with This PC can’t run Windows 11 issue after running the Windows 11 compatibility test, review our guide and check if your computer comes with a TPM chip. In this article, we will also explain how to enable the TPM chip in Windows 10.
How To Check If Your PC Has TPM Chip for Windows 11
Before upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11, I suggest you check TPM support on your Windows 10 PC. That way, you’ll be sure to get the first Windows 11 preview build after signing up for the Dev channel of the Windows Insider program. Also, if you are using a 4th generation Intel CPU (2014) or AMD Ryzen 2500 (2017) and above, most likely your PC comes with a TPM security chip. Here’s how to confirm this.
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Method 1: Using TPM Manager
1. Press the Windows keyboard shortcut “Windows + R” to open the Run window on your PC. here, type tpm.msc and press enter.
2. A new window will open. Now, underSituation“Check if the TPM chip is present. If so, the status reads: “TPM is ready to use.” You can also find the TPM version just below.
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Method 2: Using Device Manager
Another way to check if your computer supports the TPM security chip is through Device Manager. This is a simple two-step process, so follow the instructions below:
1. Press the “Windows + X” shortcut and click “Device Manager“.
Here, “safety toolsClick on the ” menu and you will find the TPM along with the version information. For example – My HP laptop has a TPM 2.0 module, but your PC may have a TPM 1.2 module which is also compatible with the upcoming Windows 11 update.
Method 3: Using Windows Security
Finally, there is one more way to check the presence of the TPM module on a Windows PC.
1. Open “Windows Security” Using the Windows Search bar and go to the “Device Security” tab.
2. Next, click on “Security processor” details, You will find all the information about the TPM chip on your computer. Here you will also see if your computer supports TPM 1.2 or TPM 2.0.
Enabling the TPM Chip on Your Windows PC
Some laptops will not allow you to enable the TPM chip unless you set an “Administrator” or “Administrator” password in the BIOS settings. Therefore, you must first set the password, and then you will only be able to activate the TPM chip. Needless to say, you need to remember the password, otherwise you will not be able to access the BIOS and make firmware level changes in the future. That said, let’s take a look at the steps to enable the TPM module on your PC:
1. First, what you need to do Boot into BIOS or UEFI interface your PC. You can do this by pressing the boot key continuously while your computer boots up.
note: For HP notebook computers, this is the “Esc” or “F10” key. As with other laptop and desktop computers, you need to search the internet for the boot key for your computer. Also, if you’re using a custom-built desktop, the boot key depends on the motherboard manufacturer. It would be one of them – F12, F9, F10, etc.
2. After entering the BIOS/UEFI interface, “TPM” or Trusted Platform Technology option Under the “Security” tab. It is also labeled as PTT (Platform Trust Technology) on some Intel based machines. On AMD machines you can find the “PSP”, “fTPM” or “PTP” option in the BIOS menu.
note: If you cannot find the TPM under Security settings in the BIOS interface on your computer, look around and skip to Advanced Settings. However, make sure it is enabled or available. It could also be TPM Status so go ahead and enable it.
3. Now, press the “F10” key Press enter to save and exit. F10 is usually reserved for “Save and exit”, but the key may differ for your computer. We recommend checking it in the BIOS/UEFI footnote.
Turn On TPM Chip To Install Windows 11 On Your PC
In other words, these are the ways you can check if your PC has a TPM module, and if it is not found, you can enable it from the BIOS/UEFI menu. I highly recommend enabling the TPM not only to make your computer compatible with Windows 11, but also to provide an isolated, hardware-based authentication system. This will protect all your passwords and personal information on your PC. If you’d like to check out the list of Windows 11 compatible processors that come with the TPM chip, check out our linked article. Anyway, that’s it for us. If you have any questions, comment below and let us know.
