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Windows 11 installation: How to check if your PC has TPM; if no, how to enable

(Topic created on: 06-30-2021 10:23 AM)
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To Install Windows 11 Your PC Must Fulfill All Requirements. One Of The Criteria Include, Support For TPM Or The Trusted Platform Modules. Here’s What Is TPM, How Check If You PC Supports, And How To Enable TPM. Read To Know More.Microsoft announced Windows 11 software version last week at a late night Microsoft event. While the software version has not been released yet, the company has announced a preview version of Windows 11, which Windows users can try out currently and wait for the official release. The stable version of Windows 11 will release in the holiday season, the company has confirmed. Note that the preview version will contain several bugs and errors, so do not expect a smooth experience just yet. Also Read - Windows 11 installation: How to check if your PC has TPM; if no, how to enable

It should be noted that to upgrade to Windows 11 on your PC, the device will need to fulfil few requirements first. Microsoft has announced that to upgrade a PC to Windows 11 OS, it will require certain hardware specifications including 1GHz processor, at least 4GB RAM, and also TPM. Also Read - Telegram takes on WhatsApp with group video calls, animated background, screen-sharing f...

BUT WHAT IS TPM?

TPM or The Trusted Platform Modules is a "chip that is either integrated into your PC's motherboard or added separately into the CPU," explained David Weston, director of enterprise and OS security at Microsoft. Weston said, that TPM protects "encryption keys, user credentials, and other sensitive data behind a hardware barrier so that malware and attackers can't access or tamper with that data." Also Read - Microsoft Windows 11 First Look

In simple words, TPM is all about security. It offers hardware-level protection and can be used to encrypt disks using Windows features such as like BitLocker, or to prevent dictionary attacks against passwords.As for the requirements, Microsoft announced in an official blog post that PCs to run Windows 11 will require at least TPM 2.0 to install Windows 11. Introduced back in the year 2015, TPM 2.0 should come packed with most modern machines.process here:

-You will need to do is long press the Windows key + R, which will show the Run dialogue box.

-Then type tpm.msc and click on enter option shown on the screen.

-A new TPM Management screen will appear with related details if your PC has TPM enabled. In case there is no TPM present or enabled, a message will appear noting the same.

HOW TO ENABLE TPM ON YOUR PC

There can be instances when even a latest PC may not show TMP option enabled. In that case, you need to manually enable the feature. Enabling TPM feature is extremely easy and just few steps process. Take a look at how you can do that.

-To enable TPM, you will first need to enter the BIOS settings and find the TPM setting there.

-BIOS settings may differ from one PC to another, but in most cases, you must look for an option that says TPM or PTT (Platform Trust Technology). The option will mostly be available under the 'Advanced' tab.

-Once the option is enabled, check for your TPM version and find out if your PC is eligible to install Windows 11.

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You Didn't Read Carefully What I Explained 😏
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Now Don't Act Like Noob 🤣Screenshot_20210630-100517_WhatsAppBusiness_13139.jpg
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Anikroyale
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I know this already, I have read the entire Insider documentation, and that's what I am trying to explain. Read my above comment properly. "Just because Microsoft is allowing Insider preview on incompstible hardware, doesn't mean that Windows 11 is supported on that PC". Clear? Simple enough English it is.
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OkOk Clear
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chitti1998
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It can work on 4th gen models also. The health check app in Microsoft website is not finalized. It may change.
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Anikroyale
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I don't think so, forget the app. The compatible CPUs list starts with 8th gen Intel processors. Even Ryzen first gen isn't compatible, 4th gen is too old.
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chitti1998
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Please provide the list where you have seen.
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chitti1998
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Okay I saw. I am not saying this wrong or you are. I said this is not finalized and may change. Till wait for the official launch of Win 11.
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Anikroyale
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Windows 11 has officially launched, I guess you know that.
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