This chip is dedicated to handlingcryptographictasks, which Windows leverages for several of its security features.
What Is the TPM in Windows 11?
The TPM standard ensures that any PC with a TPM chip can perform specific security tasks.
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What Is TPM 2.0?
The term also refers to chips that conform to the standard.
TPM 2.0 is capable of performing a variety of cryptographic tasks like encrypting and decrypting data and authenticating hardware.
Since TPM 2.0 was introduced in 2014, computers built prior to that dont have it.
However, it is possible to add TPM 2.0 to a computer by installing an expansion card.
It’s also possible toemulateTPM 2.0, which is how you canrun Windows 11 on Mac using Parallels.
What Does TPM 2.0 Do in Windows 11?
TPM 2.0 performs a lot of security-related functions, and it starts the moment you turn on your system.
The TPM 2.0 chip also plays a part in the Windows logon process if you useWindows Hello.
If it was built more recently, then its even more likely.
If you arent sure, the easiest way to find out is to perform theWindows 11 compatibility check.
Look for theSpecification version, which will say1.0,1.2, or2.0if you have a TPM.
If you dont have a TPM at all, then the security processor details section will be blank.
There is a workaround that will let youinstall Windows 11 without TPM 2.0, but it isnt safe.
Before you do that though, its worth checking to see if your machine supports firmware TPM 2.0 already.
you might do that by loading the UEFI and looking for an option toenable TPM 2.0.
FAQ
You canturn on TPM or verify that it’s on byentering the UEFI/BIOSat startup.
it’s possible for you to find TPM inAdvancedorSecurity.
