How to Enable TPM 2.0 As a Windows 11 Requirement

Windows 11 will be released with a rather confusing specification requirement. One of the most inviting questions is the TPM 2.0 requirement. But ahead of the launch of Windows 11 on October 5, Microsoft seems to read the confusion of users and try to clear it up. They explain what TPM 2.0 is, and how to enable it.

TPM is something that sounds familiar to most users, which caused a lot of confusion when the Windows 11 system requirements were announced. In a post on Twitter Microsoft responded to the confusion, with a link to the support page explaining some TPM 2.0 basics and how to enable it.

The support page clarifies that “most PCs” released in the last five years are capable of running the TPM 2.0 module. However, not all PCs have default settings that have enabled the module. As the page shows, in most cases the retail motherboards that are often used in pre-built PCs actually have a TPM, but are not yet activated.

The support page also describes various ways of enabling the TPM module, although Microsoft insists that if users are not familiar with this level of technical detail they should contact the PC manufacturer’s support information for further instructions specific to the device they are using.

Why is TPM needed for Windows 11?

Microsoft has explained that the TPM 2.0 module is required as an essential building block for a number of Windows 11 features. Features such as identity protection with Windows Hello, BitLocker and so on require TPM.

TPM also helps encrypt important data, so if a user’s machine is stolen, then all the information on the hard drive will remain safe. However, since many TPMs may not be enabled by default, it means that users may need to enable them in the BIOS.

But one wrong move can end up with very bad consequences, possibly bricking the PC. So, if the user is unsure, it is safer to take the computer to a licensed computer technician who can handle activating an inactive TPM.

How to activate TPM

Previously you need to check if your computer already has TPM by : Use Windows Security application Run Settings > Update & Security > Windows Security > Device Security If you do not see the Security processor section on this screen, your PC may have TPM disabled. If you can enable TPM, complete the next step to verify that it is TPM 2.0.

If you see an option for Security processor details under Security processor, select it and verify that your Specification version is 2.0. If it’s less than 2.0, your device doesn’t meet Windows 11 requirements.

If you need to enable TPM, this setting is managed via UEFI BIOS (PC firmware) and varies based on your device. You can access these settings by selecting: Settings > Update & Security > Recovery > Restart now.

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From the next screen, select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings > Restart to make changes. This setting is sometimes found in a sub-menu in the UEFI BIOS labeled Advanced, Security, or Trusted Computing. Options for enabling TPM can be labeled Security Device, Security Device Support, TPM State, AMD fTPM switch, AMD PSP fTPM, Intel PTT, or Intel Platform Trust Technology.