How to Enable TPM 2.0 to Get Windows 11

Many users with powerful desktops were initially blocked from upgrading to Windows 11 due to a simple BIOS setting being disabled by default: TPM 2.0. This guide explains how to enable it.

Checking for TPM Compatibility

Windows has a built-in tool to check for TPM:

1. Open the Run dialog (Win R) and type tpm.msc, then press Enter.

   

2. If the TPM Management program opens, your TPM version is displayed under "TPM Manufacturer Information". An error indicates TPM may be disabled in BIOS, not necessarily absent. TPM exists in hardware and firmware versions. Hardware TPM is usually enabled by default; firmware TPM requires BIOS activation.

To identify your motherboard model (for checking your manufacturer's manual):

1. Search for "System" and select "System Information".

   

2. Find the "BaseBoard" manufacturer and product information.

   

3. Consult your motherboard manufacturer's website for the manual and check TPM specifications.

Enabling TPM 2.0 in BIOS

Enabling TPM requires accessing your BIOS. Here are two methods:

Method 1: Through Windows Recovery

1. Save your work.

2. Go to Settings > System > Recovery.

3. Under "Advanced startup," click "Restart now." (Consider having this guide open on another device.)

   

4. On the blue screen, select "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "UEFI Firmware Settings." This restarts your PC into BIOS.

   

Method 2: Direct BIOS Access (Keyboard Shortcut)

Press the appropriate key (F2, F12, Delete, or Esc – varies by motherboard) during startup. This may require quick action on faster PCs.

Inside BIOS:

1. Navigate to the "Security," "Advanced," or "Trusted Computing" section (naming varies by manufacturer).
2. Locate and enable the TPM option. This might be "AMD fTPM Switch," "AMD PSP fTPM" (AMD), "Intel PTT," "Intel Platform Trust Technology," "Security Device (Support)," or "TPM State" (Intel).
3. Save changes and exit BIOS. Restart your PC.
4. Check Windows Update to see if the Windows 11 upgrade is now available. If the error persists, re-run the PC health check app.

Remember to consult your motherboard's manual for specific instructions.

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