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But how do you know if this module is in your computer and if it is active? Many users are confused when faced with this question, because the chip is not visible to the eye, unlike a processor or video card. Don't worry, checking for its presence is easier than it seems.
In this article, we have compiled a few simple ways to help you quickly find out. You can check your computer using the built-in Windows tools without having to disassemble the system unit or perform complex manipulations.
What is TPM?
Simply put, TPM is a small chip that is usually built into the motherboard of computers. It is used to store encryption keys, account and confidential data.
Windows offers several ways to check if your computer has TPM. Below are five easy ways to check if your computer has TPM 2.0 installed.
Method 1 of 5
Check if your computer has TPM 2.0 in Windows 10/11
Step 1: In the menu search fieldStart / enter in the taskbar tpm.msc and press the Enter key.
If you get a message saying that it cannot be found, it means that your computer does not have a TPM or that the TPM is not enabled in BIOS/UEFI.
Step 2: If TPM is present, it will open “Manage Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on the local computer”. In the section “TPM manufacturer information” information about the specification version is provided, which is nothing more than the TPM version. If your computer has TPM 2.0 installed, the same will be shown in the specification version.
Method 2 of 5
Check if your computer has TPM 2.0 using Device Manager
If your computer has TPM and it is not disabled in BIOS/UEFI, Windows Device Manager will show the presence of the module. Here's how to check.
Step 1: Open Device Manager. There are many ways to open Device Manager. In Windows 10/11, right-click the Start button, then click Device Manager.
Step 2: In Device Manager, expand the Security devices section to view the TPM version. If the Security devices tree is missing, it indicates that TPM is disabled in BIOS / UEFI or is missing.
The TPM version will be shown at the end of the entry, as you can see in the image below.
Method 3 of 5
Check if your computer has TPM 2.0 using the command line
Step 1: Open the command prompt as an administrator. You can do this by typing CMD in the search box and then selecting the “Run as administrator” option.
Step 2: In the command prompt window, copy and paste the following command, then press the Enter key.
Step 3: In the field “SpecVersion” displays the TPM version.
Method 4 of 5
If you want to understand whether your computer supports modern security requirements, especially before installing Windows 11, it is important to check for TPM 2.0, a special chip that protects data. Fortunately, this is easy to do: you can use either the built-in Windows tools or simple commands or programs. Below are five easy ways to quickly find out if you have TPM 2.0, even if you are not very tech-savvy.
Check if your computer has TPM 2.0 using “Windows Security.”
The built-in Windows Security app can provide you with information about your TPM. Here's how to use it to find out your TPM version.
Step 1: Open the application Windows Security.
Step 2: In the left pane, select “Device Security”.
Step 3: In the section “Security Handler” click the link “Security Processor Information”.
Step 4: In the section “Specifications” in the field “Specification Version” the version number of your TPM is displayed.
Method 5 of 5
Check if your computer has TPM using BIOS/UEFI
Please note that this method can only be used to check for TPM on your computer, not the TPM version.
Step 1: Restart your computer and enter BIOS / UEFI. If you are unsure how to access BIOS / UEFI.
Step 2: In BIOS/UEFI, go to the “Security” tab. You should find TPM, PTT, Intel Platform Trust Technology, security chip, or fTPM (for AMD) if your computer supports TPM. If TPM is disabled in BIOS/UEFI, you can enable it.
If you don't find any of these options, your computer probably doesn't have TPM.
As you can see, checking for TPM 2.0 on your computer is not that difficult. You can choose any of the suggested methods, from the simplest in Windows settings to the more detailed in Device Manager or the Management Console.
This check takes just a couple of minutes, but it gives you complete clarity. Now you know for sure whether your computer is ready to upgrade to new versions of operating systems or to use features that require enhanced security.
If you have TPM 2.0 and it is enabled, great, your PC meets modern requirements. If you don't have it or it is disabled, you now know where to start to resolve this issue. In any case, this quick check will help you plan the future use of your device with more confidence.
