If you have Windows 10 installed on your computer, there is a chance that TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is pre-installed on your CPU. You need TPM to use BitLocker, as well as encryption and decryption features on the hard disk. In fact, Windows 8.1 also requires TPM for BitLocker. If you wish to upgrade your computer to Windows 11, the most important requirement is TPM 2.0.
There are several ways to check if your system has TPM. Here, we will discuss a couple of methods to determine if your PC has TPM 2.0 for Windows 11.
How to Check If Your PC Has TPM 2.0
Here, we will discuss three ways to check if your system has TPM. You can check for TPM using Windows Security, Device Manager, and TPM Management on your local computer. Let’s go over them one by one.
If your PC has TPM 2.0 installed but it is not enabled, you can check our guide on how to enable TPM 2.0 in the BIOS settings.
1. Check Using Windows Security
Windows Security is the default security app for the Windows operating system. Here are the steps to check TPM using the Windows Security app:
1. On the search option, search for Windows Security and open it.
2. It will open the Windows Security app. Here click on the Device Security option.
3. TPM 2.0 is activated on your computer if you receive a notification that says, ‘Your security processor, called the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), is providing additional encryption for your device.’ under the Security processor in the Device Security window.
2. Check Using Device Manager
You can check it by using the device manager, here are the steps to do so:
1. Click the Windows icon on the taskbar.
2. In the search bar type Device Manager and open it.
3. Now, it will open the Device Manager window. Here, you will find a list of all the devices installed on your PC. Look for an option called Security Devices and expand it.
4. Click on Trusted Platform Module 2.0, and it will open the Trusted Platform Module 2.0 properties. Look for the device status that says, This device is working properly. This means your PC has TPM 2.0.
3. Check Using TPM Management on Local Computer
You can also use the TPM Management on Local Computer interface to check if your PC has TPM enabled.
Here are the steps to do so:
1. Press the Windows + R keys together to open the Run dialogue box.
2. Here, type tpm.msc and click on OK.
3. This will open a TPM Management on Local Computer window. If you see The TPM is ready for use under the Status section. It means that TPM 2.0 is enabled on your system. You can also see TPM manufacturer information.
Conclusion
You may also check if you have TPM by using your BIOS or UEFI, Command Prompt, and other methods. However, it is not as simple as the methods above. Also, use the Microsoft PC Health Check tool to see if your system will support Windows 11.
