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, you need to have a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) security chip on your PC. If you have no idea about TPM chips, follow our in-depth explainer on what exactly is TPM and why it is essential for Windows 11. In this guide, we will specifically focus on how to check if your Windows PC has a TPM chip and enable it. There are high chances that your computer already comes with this TPM security module. So without wasting any time, let’s jump to the tutorial.
If you are facing the This PC Can’t run Windows 11 issue along with a TPM error after running the Windows 11 compatibility test, go through our guide and check whether your PC comes with a TPM chip or not. We will also explain how to enable the TPM chip on Windows 10 in this article.
- How to Check If Your PC Has TPM Chip for Windows 11
- How to Enable the TPM Chip on Your Windows PC
How to Check If Your PC Has TPM Chip for Windows 11
Before you upgrade to Windows 11 from Windows 10, I would suggest you check for TPM support on your Windows 10 PC. This way, you will be sure that after enrolling in the Dev channel of the Windows Insider program, you will receive the first Windows 11 preview build. Also, if you are running a 4th-gen Intel CPU (2014) or AMD Ryzen 2500 (2017) and above processor, then in all likelihood, your PC comes with a TPM security chip. Here is how you can confirm it.
Method 1: Using TPM Manager
Press the Windows keyboard shortcut “Windows + R” to open the Run window on your PC. Here, type tpm.msc and hit enter.
A new window will open up. Now, under “Status“, check if the TPM chip is available or not. If available, the status will read — “The TPM is ready for use.” Right below, you can also find the TPM version.
Method 2: Using Device Manager
Another way to check if your PC supports the TPM security chip is through the Device Manager. It’s a simple two-step process, so follow the instructions below:
Here, expand the “Security devices” menu, and you will find TPM along with the version information. For instance – My HP laptop has a TPM 2.0 module, but your PC might include the TPM 1.2 module, which is also compatible with the upcoming Windows 11 update.
Finally, there is one more way to check the presence of the TPM module on a Windows PC.
Some laptops don’t allow you to enable the TPM chip unless you set a “Supervisor” or “Administrator” password in the BIOS settings. So you first need to set the password, then only will you be able to enable the TPM chip. Needless to say, you need to remember the password, else you won’t be able to access the BIOS and make firmware-level changes in the future. With that said, let’s take a look at the steps to enable the TPM module on your PC:
- Once you are in the BIOS/ UEFI interface, look for the “TPM” or Trusted Platform Technology option under the “Security” tab. It’s also labeled as PTT (Platform Trust Technology) on some Intel-based machines. On AMD machines, you might find the “PSP”, “fTPM”, or “PTP” option in the BIOS menu.
