Highlights
What is TPM 2.0?
How to Check If Your PC Has TPM 2.0?
How to Enable TPM 2.0 on Your PC?
Update the TPM 2.0 Driver
Why Choose Driver Booster?
You’re using Windows 10 and want to upgrade to Windows 11, but there’s a stumbling block: TPM 2.0 isn’t enabled—or worse, you don’t even know what it is. Don’t panic! You can’t upgrade to Windows 11 without this security chip enabled. This guide explains how to enable TPM 2.0, even if you’re a beginner, with simple steps to check and activate it on Windows 10 or 11 with total peace of mind.
What is TPM 2.0?
TPM, or Trusted Platform Module, is a small security chip built directly into your computer's motherboard. Its role? To protect your sensitive data, enhance system security, and ensure system integrity (particularly during startup).
The good news: most computers manufactured after 2016 generally come equipped with TPM version 2.0, the version required for Windows 11.
How Do You Know If Your PC Has TPM 2.0?
The TPM is a chip built directly into your computer's motherboard. If your machine was manufactured within the last nine years, there is a good chance it is equipped with one.
To check for it on a Windows 10 PC via Windows Security:
Click Start > Settings
Go to Update & Security. Click Windows Security, then Device security
If your PC has a TPM, a section called "Security processor" will appear
If you cannot access the Security processor screen, your computer does not have a TPM.
You can also check the TPM version using the TPM management console:
Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard
In the window that opens, type tpm.msc and press Enter
A window named "Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management" will open
Look at the "TPM Manufacturer Information" section: the version will be displayed at the bottom
If you see TPM version 2.0, your PC is compatible with Windows 11.
If your PC is not equipped with a TPM, or if it has a TPM but it is not enabled in the BIOS/UEFI, you will see the message: Compatible Trusted Platform Module not found
With these prepared, you can now check how to activate TPM 2.0 in BIOS below.
How to Enable TPM 2.0 on Your PC?
If the message "Compatible Trusted Platform Module cannot be found" appears, it means the TPM is disabled or not detected by Windows. To know how to enable TPM 2.0, follow the steps below.
1. Restart your computer.
2. As soon as it restarts, repeatedly press the Del, F2, F10, or Esc key (depending on your PC brand) to access the BIOS/UEFI.
3. Once in the BIOS, look for a section named Security or Advanced.
4. Locate the TPM, fTPM (for AMD), or PTT (for Intel) option.
5. Enable this option.
6. Save the changes (usually by pressing F10) and restart the PC.
After restarting, you can run the tpm.msc command again to verify that TPM 2.0 is indeed enabled. This is how you enable TPM 2.0 on your PC.
*Tip: If your PC stuck on boot screen, check the tutorial here to fix it.
Update the TPM 2.0 Driver (Important After Activation)
Once TPM 2.0 is enabled in the BIOS, it is highly recommended to update its driver in Windows. An outdated driver can prevent Windows 11 from correctly recognizing the module, or even trigger error messages such as "TPM not found" or "This PC can't run Windows 11," even after activation.
Here is how to do it manually:
Right-click the Start button and open Device Manager.
Expand the Security devices section.
Right-click Trusted Platform Module 2.0, then select Update driver.
Choose Search automatically for drivers.
Click Search for updated drivers on Windows Update.
Click the Check for updates button.
Click View optional updates.
Select the TPM module driver from the Driver Update list, then click Download and install.
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Conclusion
To enable TPM 2.0 might seem technical, but as you have seen, the steps are simple and accessible, even for beginners. By following this step-by-step guide, you can now check for the TPM module, enable it via the BIOS/UEFI, and ensure your computer is ready to safely upgrade to Windows 11.
