Windows 11 is already official , Microsoft announced the new version of Windows on June 24, and a possible launch is expected in late 2021 . However, the subject of minimum requirements has been a bitter one for many users who seem to be staying out of the update , and one of those that is leaving more people out is the existence or not of something called TPM 2.0 on their computers.
Thanks to Microsoft’s free tool that is now available to check if your PC can update for free , users can receive a one-click answer to the great compatibility question. The problem is that this tool is giving wrong information in some cases, and the other problem is that it does not tell you exactly what or what are the requirements that you do not meet .
What is TPM
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TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module or Trusted Platform Module , a technology designed to provide security functions. TPM is a chip designed to perform cryptographic operations that includes several physical security mechanisms that make it resistant to alterations. It has specific security features to prevent malicious software from altering your system.
TPM 2.0 is the most recent version of the specification and it is the one that Microsoft lists on its website as a minimum requirement . However, it has been noted that this is a strict requirement, and the use of TPM 1.2 falls within the “soft” requirements . What this means is that if your device meets the soft requirement, you will receive a notification that the update is not recommended, but you could update.
If your computer has a processor from the last 5 or 7 years it is almost certain that it has TPM, but it is very likely that it does not have it active
This TPM at the security level sounds very good in theory, and the best of all is that as David Weston himself explained , director of enterprise security and operating systems at Microsoft, is that almost all the CPUs of the last 5-7 years have a TPM .
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The detail is that not all computers that have TPM have it active (don’t ask why), and this is one of the reasons why so many computers from less than seven, five, four or even two years ago are appearing as not compatible with Windows 11. Or, maybe you have TPM but it is version 1.2 and not 2.0, and the Microsoft tool looks strictly for compatibility with version 2.0 .
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How to know if I have TPM active
Checking if you have TPM is very simple. You just have to open Windows Security : open the start menu, type “Windows security” and press Enter:
In the Security window select the Device Security option to see the type of security that is integrated into your device. If you have TPM, you will see a message informing about Security processor , and if you click on Security processor details , you will see the version you have:
If this does not appear on your screen and instead you see a message that says Standard hardware security not supported , this means that TPM is not active on your computer or that your CPU simply does not have the chip, so you will have to go to the next He passed.
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How to enable TPM from BIOS
Enabling TPM in BIOS / UEFI MSI
Depending on your CPU, as we explained before, it is very possible that your computer has the TPM module but that it is inactive. Enabling TPM can mean that your computer is instantly compatible with Windows 11 , so you may be interested in doing so.
To access the BIOS of your PC, the process is almost always the same: restart your computer and before Windows starts, press the DEL or DEL key to access the options. This can vary depending on your motherboard, but you will always see a short message on the screen with boot options and which key to press.
Once in your BIOS / UEFI you will have to search for certain specific security options that vary a bit also depending on the manufacturer. Some BIOS / UEFI are in Spanish but most are in English, so we will give you the instructions in that language:
Enable TPM in an ASUS BIOS / UEFI
- In ASUS: go to the advanced options (Advanced) and find the Trusted Computing section . Enable TPM Support by changing the status from Disable to Enable . Save the changes and reboot.
- In MSI: go into the advanced options and look for the Trusted Computing option . Enable TPM by changing the Security Device Support option from Disable to Enable . Save the settings and reboot.
- In Lenovo: enter the Security menu and navigate until you find the Security Chip Selection option . There you should choose the Intel PTT or PSP fTMP option if you have an AMD processor. Save the changes and reboot.
- On HP: go to the security options and enable TPM by changing the TPM State option to Enable . Save the settings and reboot.
- In Dell: go to the security options and look for the Firmware TPM option and change from Disable to Enable . Save the changes and reboot.
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How to enable TPM from Local Group Policy Editor
It is also possible to activate TPM from the Windows Group Policy Editor, for this you need an Administrator account.
- Press Windows key + R
- Type mscin the drawer and hit Enter
- In the sidebar of the Editor window navigate to: Computer Configuration> Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Bitlocker Drive Encryption > Operating System Drives
- Double click on Require additional authentication at startup
- In the next window, check the Enabledbox , click Apply and then OK.
If you have managed to activate TPM on your computer, you can now use the Windows 11 verification tool again to see if your computer is compatible. If despite having done this, the compatibility problem persists, it is possible that your computer has a processor that is not supported, or that you are a false negative. You will have to wait a few days for the new version of the Microsoft tool to check again.
