[How-To Guide]: 4 Ways To Check If Your PC Has TPM 2.0 Chip

July 9, 2021 Axee12 How to Comments Off

Here is how to find if your PC has a TPM 2.0 chip. Microsoft’s Windows 11 requires all devices to have a TPM 2.0 chip activated for the new operating system to run properly without errors. Want to check if the TPM on your Windows desktop or laptop is enabled? In this guide, you’ll learn four different methods to quickly discover whether your computer comes equipped with the TPM 2.0 module before enabling the Trusted Platform Module 2.0 chip on your device.

TPM (Trusted Platform Module) technology provides security-related functions at the hardware level. To offer added safety on most new PCs, manufacturers make sure to solder the chipset onto the motherboard. Its main function relates to storing cryptographic keys on the hardware where they can remain free from tampering and authorized access.

So here are the 4 ways to find out if your Windows computer has a TPM version 2.0 slotted on top of it, and also verify the TPM version beside its current status.

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Method 1: Find Out If Your PC Has TPM 2.0 Using TPM Management Tool

First of all, press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box. Next, type tpm.msc and hit Enter.

This will take you to the dedicated built-in Windows utility for Trusted Platform Module 2.0 (TPM) Management. If your computer has TPM, you will see the manufacturer information about the TPM on your PC. My device sports the TPM v2.0.

In case you see a “Compatible TPM cannot be found” message, then unfortunately your computer does not have a TPM or the chip is disabled at the BIOS/UEFI level.

Method 2: Find Out If Your PC Has TPM 2.0 Using Device Manager

On your PC Windows, open the Device Manager and look for an option named “Security devices” and click on it to see the sub-menu. If you can see “Trusted Platform Module 2.0″ on the list, this means your device contains the extra layer of security using advanced technology.

Method 3: Find Out If Your PC Has TPM 2.0 Using Command Prompt

On your Windows device, open the Command Prompt, type in the following command, and press Enter.

wmic /namespace:\\root\cimv2\security\microsofttpm path win32_tpm get * /format:textvaluelist.xsl

This will show you the current status of the TPM chip. Here, you’ll also view information about the activation status of TPM 2.0 SoC. If TPM is absent on your device, you’ll see the message “No Instance(s) Available.”

Method 4: Find Out If your PC Has TPM 2.0 Using UEFI/BIOS

If you’re unable to find TPM status on your device using any of the above methods, it is time to go a bit technical then. Sometimes, the TPM is disabled in the BIOS/UEFI of the firmware.

To find out, restart your PC into the UEFI / BIOS screen. Then, head over to the Security tab or the Advanced tab, search for a setting called “TPM Support”, “Security Chip”, “TPM Security” or something similar. Ensure that it’s enabled.