When Microsoft announced the significant upgrades to Windows 10, they increased the security features and the hardware requirements. This is because you need to have Secure Boot and TPM enabled to use Windows 11.
In addition to TPM requirements, you also need to meet hardware requirements. In this article, we will share an in-depth guide on how to check TPM. Before continuing, TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module.
A quick check for TPM being activated or not on your system: You can check if TPM is enabled on your computer by downloading and installing PC Health Check. You can begin installing Windows 11 on your computer if it says enabled.
How to check if you have TPM hardware: It’s pretty straightforward to check for TPM hardware requirements.
- By pressing Windows + R, you can access the Windows dialogue box.
- Type tpm.msc and press Enter.
- You can check for TPM management from this screen and see if you have TPM 2.0 for Windows 11.
Check your BIOS for TPM hardware.
Many motherboards have TPM hardware, but it is not turned on. On the other hand, companies have pushed BIOS upgrades to enable TPM 2.0 so users can upgrade to Windows 11 on their motherboards. Follow these instructions to enable
- Examine your BIOS’s Security section.
- Look for Advanced Mode, where you find terms like PTT, TPM, or FTPM. PTT stands for Platform Trust Technology.
- Once you find it, enable it in the BIOS.
- For further guidance, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.
BIOS setups can vary based on the manufacturer, but on most hardware, it should be under Advanced or Security. If your system doesn’t have TPM, you can purchase it separately on Amazon for $20. You have some time before Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 in 2025.
