How to enable TPM so you may upgrade to Windows 11 on your PC – Guide
Windows 10 users can download Windows 11 for free right now. However, if your PC does not meet Microsoft’s system requirements, you may not be able to upgrade. Support for TPM 2.0 is one of those requirements. Don’t worry if you don’t understand what a TPM is; most of us didn’t either, until Microsoft made it a Windows requirement.
A TPM is a hardware-based security solution designed to keep hackers away from your computer. It must be installed on computers built within the last five years, but not on older devices. The safest approach, as I mentioned in my post about failing to install Windows 11 on my previous PC, is to buy a new PC and upgrade to the latest operating system from Microsoft.
Even if you have a brand new computer, it may not be able to meet TPM 2.0 requirements. TPM is enabled by default on some computers but not others. That was the case with the 3080 Ti I just purchased. I used Microsoft’s Health Check program and met all requirements with the exception of TPM 2.0. I knew I had a TPM because it was a new computer; all I had to do was find out how to turn it on. ..
To enable TPM on your PC, you will need to follow these steps:
- Open the Start menu and type “cmd” into the search bar.
- Once you have found the “cmd” command, press it.
- Type “tpm enable” into the command prompt and press enter.
- The “tpm enable” command will start to run and will take a few minutes to complete. When it has finished, your PC will be able to use TPM with ease!
How to enter the BIOS
To enable the TPM on your computer, you will need to enter your system BIOS. This process may seem daunting, but it is a relatively simple process. One way to enter the BIOS is by pressing Start and going to Settings > Update & security > Recovery > Restart now. After restarting the PC, you will see an options menu. Choose Troubleshooting > Advanced Options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart. Alternatively, holding down the Shift key when restarting the computer should also bring up the BIOS menu. Some systems allow you to enter BIOS by pressing Delete or F1 during boot as well – you will usually see a text prompt telling you which key to press to enter BIOS during the PC boot process. ..
Enabling TPM in BIOS
After accessing the BIOS screen, it may be necessary to do some searching and searching to find an option to enable the TPM.
Some PCs have TPM alternatives, such as the Asus motherboard with PTT. To enable TPM, I had to navigate to Advanced > Find PCH-FW Configuration. There was an option to enable PTT on this board. If you can’t find a TPM switch in your BIOS, check your motherboard manual or Google your specific motherboard model to see if there is a TPM alternative.
When you’re finished, save your work and exit the program. ..
Windows 11 requirements have been met, according to the Health Check app.
Windows Update says your PC doesn’t meet all the requirements for upgrading to Windows 11, but I don’t know why this discrepancy might occur. If you want to upgrade, you may still be able to do so without any problems.
You can verify that you have successfully enabled the TPM by going to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device Security. If you are not sure whether you have enabled the TPM, please check the following: -If your computer is running an older version of Windows 10, then you may not be able to see the TPM. To enable the TPM, update your computer to a newer version. -If your computer is running an older version of Windows 10, then you may not be able to see the TPM. To enable the TPM, update your computer to a newer version. -If you are using an Apple device that does not have a built-in security camera or microphone, then it is possible that your device does not support secure boot and cannot be updated with a security update that includes the required components for enabling secure boot. To enable secure boot on your Apple device, visit Apple’s website and select “Update my device” in the menu item on the left hand side of their website.
Under Security Processor, select Security Processor Details. A list of specifications will show whether TPM is enabled or not. In my case, it was.
Windows 11 is a great operating system that you can install on your computer. After you install it, you’ll be able to use all the features it has to offer. ..
Windows 11 is a great operating system, but it can be a little more difficult to keep up with the latest security patches if you don’t have the TPM enabled. If you’re not sure whether your computer supports TPM 2.0, check with your computer manufacturer. The most important factor is that your machine supports TPM 2.0 to get started.
Final note
Windows 11 is a new operating system that is being released by Microsoft. It is designed to be more user-friendly and efficient than Windows 10. If you are looking to upgrade to Windows 11 on your PC, then you will need to enable TPM. This will help protect your computer from unauthorized access and help improve the performance of your device.
