Windows 11 and TPM 2.0 Explained (How to Enable TPM / PTT on your PC)

Windows 11 will require a Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM 2.0) chip in order to install. In this video, I'll explain what TPM is, why it's necessary, and how you can enable it on your PC.
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TPM is a way of storing and generating encryption keys in hardware, which is safer than using a software approach because it is harder for malicious software to access. To make their OS more secure, Microsoft has decided to require this functionality on all Windows 11 PCs.
You can tell whether your computer has TPM by opening the Run box and typing “tpm.msc”. If it says that the TPM is ready for use, and the specification version is listed as 2.0, then you’re good!
On the other hand, it might say that a compatible TPM cannot be found. But don’t worry - you might be able to enable TPM functionality on your system, and here’s how.
If your PC was built after the mid-2010s, there’s a good chance that it has TPM functionality, regardless of whether it has a dedicated chip. This is because many CPUs actually include TPM in their firmware! Intel’s trade name for this technique is “Platform Trust Technology”, or PTT, and they started including it with some of their 4th generation Haswell processors in 2013. Most AMD Ryzen chips also include so-called “fTPM” technology.
You can enable these technologies in your BIOS - and in the video, I'll show you how.

[@HandyAndyTechTips]

Hi all, I just made a video where I explain how to bypass the artificial limit on TPM / CPU and install Windows 11 on your old PC. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4GzgWB9rtaAm7s

[@TheFork1]

Helped alot

[@eshwarmsms]

I think Microsoft should make this clear.

[@googlewolly]

Absolutely.

[@buggerlugz6753]

I think Microsoft shouldn't default windows 10 as a MBR install.

[@CastleMisha]

A lot of people are gunna hate windows 11 because of this crap

[@tohur]

@@buggerlugz6753 it doesn't unless you installed in legacy bios mode.. every windows 10 install I have ever done defaults to GPT

[@_pjd]

They want folks to buy a new PC.

[@AlexLplus]

Finally a clear, simple and brief explanation about TPM and the 2 choices we have to enable this. Thanks !

[@Adam-ux5hl]

🤣

[@benblack9484]

You mean someone with English as their first language doing a tutorial

[@Geetansh_Verma.]

Its tpm 😂😂

[@AlexLplus]

@@Geetansh_Verma. good catch !

[@Bustymoosenuckles]

Thanks for sharing I couldn't find out if enabling firmware was the way to go alsoPro tip use the search bar and type tpm it comes up faster

[@HandyAndyTechTips]

Hey everyone, thanks for watching! I've just made a video where I demonstrate the new features of the Windows 11 Insider Preview. You can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oH2Yp39tfdx-otk

[@gamerdude4465]

Intel Core i7 6700 Skylake CPU hasn't been listed as supported CPUs for Win 11.

[@DaniPlaysTech]

Yep it does not show

[@kevslive]

The goat

[@SpaceAdmiral792t]

When Is Windows 11 going to be released on Desktop PC in Canada?

[@samuelshewa1516]

sa

[@sunlaze2766]

Thank you! Made enabling PTT so easy for those not used to going into the bios

[@rozalinenelhams8307]

Thank you so much for this video. I can now upgrade my PC. Been trying to work it out for the last hour.

[@AlwaysBolttheBird]

Thank you. I kept looking for TPM and you were the first person to show what it’s called in BIOS

[@alancestors]

Hi Andy, I'm definately a computer geek, but I followed your instructions and I'm now all sorted for Win 11! many thanks

[@largeshark9021]

You're a lifesaver. Thanks for the straightforward explanation and guide on tpm and how to enable it!

[@sirmrdylan]

Thanks so much! I was kinda having trouble looking for the setting in my bios but I enabled it and it's working.

[@amerhst1201]

restar pc then press del when the start uo screen shows uo

[@JoeyThomas]

Thank you very much. This worked. Your instruction was short, to the point, and accurate. Thanks

[@shalevdavid3249]

Dude, it's been a long time coming since I've been running and you've shown in one video exactly how ... Thank you so much dear friend!

[@geraldthorburn1123]

Hi Andy, many thanks for this even-paced, clearly dictated and crystal-clear instruction. Sub'd.

[@wavy6434]

Thank you so much, I have a ibuypower pre built and I have the exact set up for the settings and menus. I have been trying to see how to do this for the past 24 hours great vid 👍👍😁

[@FixItFrench]

This is the first of probably 50+ videos that helped me figure this out!!🤙🏼🤙🏼 thank you

[@el_emiliooo]

Dude you don't understand how long I was looking around to fix this man. there is no way that playing a game requires so much bull to be done. 10/10 video bro

[@jessepaulstudio]

Hey Andy, I’ve been wrapping my head around why my PCs saying ‘system requirements not met’, figured out it was because of this reason. You made it so simple, thank you!

[@lifeofjohn6206]

I don't think you know how helpful you are! Thank you so so much!

[@HandyAndyTechTips]

Thanks for watching!

[@Austneal]

@@HandyAndyTechTips I have the exact same motherboard, processor, and bios version as you, but do not have the PCH-FW Configuration option. Any suggestions?

[@sicmic]

Great video, very clearly explained in simple terms that everyone can understand.

[@Alarmxx1824]

Finally a KZbin who helps with Tpm 2.0 THX MAN 👍

[@asdbef3667]

Stfu

[@jyotiradityasingh6521]

Thanks bro best ever video found on the platform

[@Khirbanul]

excelent video , to the point and crystal clear ! easy enabled thanks!

[@geraldthorburn1123]

Just what I wanted, Andy. Lovely, even-paced (diction) delivery with crystal-clear instructions. Many thanks. (Sub'd).

[@AnthonyDunk]

Very useful thanks. I just checked and both my current Dell Inspiron laptop and my previous 2015 one have TPM v2.0. So it looks like I'm ready for Windows 11!

[@cannan15]

No in my HP 2015 Laptop tpm 2.0 is enabled but yet it says system requirements not met

[@nickolaswinter2975]

me too, then i ran the ms compatibility test on their website and it came back negative, who wtf knows.......

[@patburanakup6563]

Thank you for your help. I did follow the step from the Microsoft website but got lost at the point of finding PCH - FW configuration as they didn’t mention this. Awesome 👏🏻

[@Javimarueda]

Same!

[@ohmysticoh2825]

Couldn’t find that option under advanced either.

[@praveenkf1]

Thank you so much.. I search this whole day.. Finally I got it. Thanks brother

[@GavinUnleashed]

Figured it out before finding the video but watched it for clarification I did everything correctly. Thank you for the short concise video :)

[@gkoriski]

Thank you so much, the intel TPP enabling did the trick!

[@ragediztortion]

mine too, but after using Windows 11 Compatibility Checker it still says "The PC must support Secure Boot".

[@xsc1000]

@@ragediztortion Secure boot is other option. You can enable it in BIOS too. But it is present in BIOSes since Windows 8.

[@teemuvesala9575]

@@ragediztortion Enable UEFI secure boot and turn off compatibility module.

[@markusTegelane]

In my case (Gigabyte MB with an Intel B360 chipset, AMIBIOS firmware): 1. Press DEL to enter setup 2. Go to Advanced mode, if you're not in it already 3. Go to the "Peripherals" tab 4. Select the "Trusted computing" menu item 5. Enable trusted computing 6. If the TPM option doesn't show up, restart and re-enter the BIOS 7. Go to the same place 8. Enable TPM 2.0

[@tomoytt]

Hello! I might be too late but my setup isn't showing any advanced option. Any idea why?

[@connorhugill1012]

Thank you very much for your help. Couldn't find another video or website that showed this option or any explanation that it could be this. I've now got a functioning TPM 2.0 chip and are ready for Windows 11, thank you again.

[@vlad.k22]

Super Helpful! I just placed an order for a TPM Module from Asus but I realised I no longer need it as my AMD has the firmware version! Now the Windows 11 app says my PC can run it! Thank You so much

[@Crazy_Sue]

Thank you! Was worried Windows would try and make me buy something just to upgrade my freakin windows when I just finished rebuilding my computer with new parts! lol

[@EricMcBride323]

Worked like a charm for Ryzen. Thank you sir!

[@TheShanampan]

Me too

[@RiveraShatz]

Lmao all this just for Microsoft to slow down our cpu’s

[@AuxThept]

tysm! i have been wanting to download win11 for so long now and no video showed me how, youre amazing!

[@BF_Brix]

This was really helpful in helping me understand what a TPM was and why Windows wants to require it for Windows 11, as Mac has always been ahead of them on device security, but sadly even though my PC was built in early 2021, it does not have a TPM enabled nor even installed. At least my laptop has Windows 11 now, so I'm not completely upset about it.

[@FakeTosco1]

Thank you bro! ❤️

[@jrivers242]

changing that setting in the BIOS did the trick, thanks for the TIP!

[@DeaconWoodworks]

When you changed the setting in the BIOS (I have that ability as well) did it mess up your current isntallation of Windows 10? Did you see any issues when you rebooted into the current OS?

[@jrivers242]

@@DeaconWoodworks no issues at all, changed the setting couple of days ago and then restarted system fine and everything is working as before.

[@patrickoneil8530]

@@DeaconWoodworks I did. Wish I never read an article on enabling it!!

[@isaacmihaeli3261]

Great advice starting the "easy" way.

[@Filip_W]

extremely useful, thanks for the handy tips and information

[@Miskatonic-University]

Wow, thank you, Andy, this video was just on time!!! I have an Asus ROG Hero X but my options are completely different from yours under PCH-FW Configuration...nothing like Firmware TPM. This is going to cause a lot of headaches for nontech-savvy people 👍👍👍

[@SVX348]

my motherboard is asus PRIME-H310M-D and in PCH-FW Configuration bios it simply has a selection disabled/enabled, was marked as disabled by default, marked it as enabled and it worked shows tpm 2.0 active and now shows as compatible with win11

[@GoLaSPOWAH]

@@SVX348 I have Asus z 170 and I had the same choice as You but after I enabled it and run this "compatibility check" it said I can't use new 11 .... what is strange because when I'm using this tmp.msc check it shows me I have 2.0 ... ;) 😉 I'd read thet there is a problem with windows software as well...

[@macking104]

might want to contact the manufacturer...

[@elevationmusicgh7147]

Please what does the AsusROG EZ says?

[@Garth2011]

Thanks for the tip...now the question is, will that hard drive work in another motherboard without losing all of its data ?

[@BlaqViper]

Yup, your info was a big help. PTT was disabled in the BIOS. Thanks!

[@kenthegreat7400]

I like your guide, Very simple yet super imformative and easy to understand to like me whos not really a techy kinda person.

[@VirtualVictoryTM]

Thanks very helpful! Mine was in security settings in my ASRock motherboard bios.

[@bray-5401]

Bro you saved my ass thank you

[@DeadFishFactory]

I've always wondered how to let companies enforce DRM on my computer. Thanks.

[@hekero]

Thanks! Clear and fast explanation. Also I have the same bios! 👍

[@geraldthorburn1123]

Hi Andy. Many thanks for this nicely-paced, clearly-spoken, crystal-clear instruction. Sub'd.

[@Swaggerlot]

It may be rather more complicated than this, particularly if like me you have a PC that has been upgraded over time. Enabling 'secure boot' may require that you are fully configured for UEFI/GPT.

[@timblewee]

Thank you for this video, I was about to cry that my 4 month old ASUS motherboard didn't have this chip and no header for a TPM module.

[@Tip_2]

Thank you so much! Clear and straight to the point!

[@abaneyone]

Thank you for these instructions, everything works great!

[@Awkward232]

Bravo, I was sitting there looking for a physical TPM chip for the motherboard to buy then came across this video and realised i had PTT all along it just needed to be enabled in the bios, thank you saves me time and money.

[@mrwallet1671]

ur name is gay

[@Awkward232]

@@mrwallet1671 Your*

[@mrwallet1671]

Bruhhhhhh

[@incubus_the_man]

Hey Andy, you sure are handy! I just learned about TPM when I tested my system to see if it could run Windows 11. All of my components were made after 2018 so I expected the system to be capable of running W11. When I tested it, I got the TPM could not be found message. I was able to enable the fTPM option on my AMD Ryzen processor in the BIOS. I feel like a lot of windows users won't have the technical knowledge or understanding to be able to make a change to their BIOS to enable the TPM feature. A lot of people will be disappointed thinking that they will have to make hardware upgrades to upgrade to the new OS. I know MS is concerned about safety but they should make more of an effort to explain the TPM requirement.

[@vedo4116]

I cant find option in bios to anable tpm, my motherboard is b450

[@felixlabelle6541]

@@vedo4116 have you found a solution?

[@vedo4116]

@@felixlabelle6541 yes but i cant remember now

[@felixlabelle6541]

@@vedo4116 Damn alright

[@thomasrobinson3856]

Marry me, I needed windows 11 to run a game and I couldn’t enable a tpm but with your help now I can! Thank you a lot

[@devochka-s-kare]

Thank you! This was exactly the video I needed, I was able to enable so quick and easily, I wish I would've just searched it on here first before bothering trying to understand Microsoft's website lol.

[@prcvl]

For AMD you really just have to go into the BIOS > Security and enable the advanced Security options then fTPM was enabled and the Windows 11 Tool said it could run

[@maxc.1462]

ive an RX580 gfx card and R5 2600 processor w asus ROG STRIX B450-F gaming motherboard, how to turn on TPM? idk bios ig ill figure it out thanks ♥

[@mtm2183]

thank you so much 🥰🥰❤️

[@Enric.]

I have a Ryzen 5 and I can't find it in my Asus motherboard :/

[@adalbertollanes5067]

I fukin LOVE YOU

[@maxc.1462]

@@Enric. for some reason, i cant get into bios :/ can some1 help me

[@minority4743]

The setting for me was under “security” not the 2nd advanced tab in bios for asrock users.

[@robbiedoodle]

YOU helped me a ton this evening! Thanks for your comment, my friend.

[@tonyblinks5879]

you saved me alot of time with this comment. thank you because this PC was gonna see the trash the next morning lol

[@ronrusso6133]

Thanks for this, I was able to enable PTT on my Gigabyte z370 without issue.

[@adruralo]

Running an Asus computer myself I was easily able to follow along and Bingo I was able to enable to TPM. 2 thanks for a great tip. 👍

[@doge7831]

I downloaded Windows 11, can i disable TPM now?

[@helloworld1237]

When you run PC Health Check and everything's green for windows 11. Then you go to settings > update & security. And it says you don't meet the requirements...

[@tizzyd_2197]

Same thing here…

[@godblessmeow]

It really did help me, great explanation. Thanks :)

[@trusoren]

Finally, the same BIOS and what I needed to find

[@jonchalk3855]

Changing the TPM from "discreet" to "Firmware" worked. Did not even have to clear the TPM.

[@Yoshi-mm8xz]

How about your data? Changing tpm to ftpm from discrete tpm is safe for my data?

[@alanj.595]

Thank you for the info. When switching from discreet to firmware I get a note stating that if I lose the key I won't be able to boot in to the operating system. What key?

[@gretaaranyi4554]

hey did you find out? i have the same message there

[@alanj.595]

@@gretaaranyi4554 I never found out.

[@ace3823]

What a legend.. other vids and tutorials didnt worked but this one did!!

[@DavidLarrivee]

Exactly what I was looking for! Thank you

[@unaisnh]

In my ASRock B450 Pro4 I had to go to the CPU setting and at the end it had the fTPM option.

[@fearthemenace]

BIOS?

[@rauchandras]

@@fearthemenace Yes, oc

[@Manco654]

Are there any downsides for regular home users to enable tpm? Just curious because it seems to be disabled for many people by default 🧐

[@hussain7599]

No downsides, on the contrary, it significantly allows for the security of your system to be improved. OEMs should had this option enabled by default, seems like one of many security oversights the tech industry suffers from. At least now with W11, OEMs will be forced to enable it.

[@Manco654]

@@hussain7599 ok thanks!

[@hussain7599]

@@IcyTorment You can recover from such event if you encrypt using migratable keys. Refer to the Intel TPM Quick Reference Guide (www.intel.com/content/dam/support/us/en/documents/boardsandkits/D915GMH_TPM_QuickRefGuide01.pdf) for more info.

[@collinmiller9818]

last step worked for me thanks man great vid

[@HalfNattyE]

Thank you so much man I really appreciate the video being straight forward

[@dan_mer]

I find it absolutely hilarious that a BIOS update from 5 days ago disabled my TPM. I think Asrock is trolling their customers.

[@Joker-qn1cr]

I have asrock as well and I'm having a hard time finding my TPM smh

[@samiowl]

After getting it done, TPM 2.0 is enabled. Still the PC health check says that pc does not meet the system requirements for windows 11 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@Miskatonic-University]

Lol, MSFT being MSFT, they just have to make life complicated to their users. No wonder that Apple users are so loyal.

[@madeshgowda1301]

Same me too my pc is only 1 year old

[@madhawa101]

need secure boot enable also

[@TechnicalUsama]

@@Miskatonic-University STUFU Mac OS runs only on their own machines so, they exactly know the requirements and thus compatibility can be confirmed easily. On the other hand Windows runs on billions of different devices each having different specs.

[@Miskatonic-University]

@@TechnicalUsama Precisely for this, Microsoft shouldn't be demanding that utterly stupid TPM 2.0 in order to install W11. They should making things easy, not imposing stupid requirements. I don't give two fucks about Mac, never in my life had a device from Apple. But afaik, at least I know they're known to make the user experience simple and intuitive. MSFT is always complicating things and making stupid mistakes like this.

[@Gandiiv]

Straight to the solution, thank you!

[@vegastaz]

Thanks for the easy way, I'll have to try it out.

[@S1Gma6]

Please make a video on secure boot option also.i cant find it in bios.But i know i have secure boot option.is there need a clean install of windows to enable secure boot? Update: Finally i found secure boot option.If you make uefi bootable pendrive then it will appear.

[@GTOGregory]

TPM 2.0 is a good feature to prevent hackers from emulating features and functions.

[@trickyvickyplays1933]

Noooo win 11 sucks

[@croxesinned]

Thank you so much! it was so easy from the bios

[@johnteoh9504]

Excellent video, thank you! I can now get Windows 11 to install.

[@Javimarueda]

Thank you!! Very clear and concise!

[@MichaelChiklisCares]

Thanks for the guide, my motherboard is bought in 2013 so I'll check it out.

[@rieskorin2027]

Spot on. Exactly what I needed, many thanks.

[@__--JY-Moe--__]

good job Handy Andy, you made the day!!

[@shihabhamed4274]

thank you it worked for me after enabling Intel trust.

[@fauzans2310]

This youtuber is good and truthful compare to other tech youtuber that show the way to enable TPM. Thanks for this tutorial and explaination!

[@tomdolan2606]

Many thanks for helping me out, I really was stuck.

[@Max-bg7oo]

Thank you for the tutorial, it was very useful!

[@shalevcohen24]

Thank you!! this was super helpful!

[@ohtexankorean5567]

Dude! Thank you so much for this video. I was able to enable fTPM for AMD it now it states I can upgrade to Windows 11.

[@GamingPiggyOnline]

After a bit of flicking through AS-Rock bios it finally worked, cheers Andy!

[@MrRadar237]

I was worried till I found your video, you the GOAT

[@JohannZimny]

TYSM!!!!!! it worked i was searching for a way to do this since one year now tysm for helpiong me

[@Samuitsuki]

Thanks for the quick easy guide! Though for some reason my keyboard stopped working after the change. But pulling out the USB and reinserting it fixed it somehow.

[@garryfreemyer7187]

Thank you for this video I didn’t find the TPM setting until I saw your video about it being under PCH setting. Thank you so much I was thinking my computer could not run windows 11 now at the Health check says my PC can run windows 11 thank you so much!

[@g-coversa]

THANKS ANDY... THE VIDEO WAS SIMPLE AND IT HELPED 😅

[@hitgamesofficial5165]

Thank you brother it was very helpful

[@wrothgar]

Thank you for this Andy! Great video on explanation.

[@paulosantanaalves879]

Thanks right to the point helped me alot

[@reddragonknight]

Thanks a lot for the informative video. You saved my day!

[@usmc3211988]

Jesus, this was all I needed. Thank you.