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How To Enable TPM Security Chip Requirement in Windows 11 OS

Windows 11 has higher security standards than previous Windows versions. One of the new requirements is that devices must have a TPM 2.0 security chip to install and run Windows 11. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a hardware-based security feature that provides encryption keys to help protect sensitive data.

If you try to install Windows 11 on a PC without TPM 2.0 enabled, you will get an error message that the minimum requirements are not met. However, there are a couple of ways to bypass or meet this TPM requirement in order to install Windows 11.

Check if Your Device Has TPM Security Chip

Before trying to enable TPM, first check if your device already has a TPM security chip installed:

  • On Windows 10, go to Windows Security > Device Security > Security Processor Details. If you see a Spec Version that says 2.0, then TPM 2.0 is present.
  • On Windows 8 or 7, go to PC Settings > General > Security > TPM Management. If you see a spec version 2.0, then TPM 2.0 is available.
  • In BIOS, look for a TPM or security chip setting. Enable it if present but disabled.

If TPM 2.0 already exists but is not enabled, you can turn it on in the BIOS. If TPM is not detected, your machine may not have a TPM chip.

Method 1: Enable TPM in BIOS

If your PC has a TPM chip but it’s not enabled, go to BIOS to turn it on:

  1. Reboot your computer and press the BIOS key during startup – common keys are F1, F2, F10, Delete.
  2. In the BIOS menu, look for options related to TPM, security chip, or Intel Platform Trust Technology.
  3. Enable TPM 2.0 support and Intel PTT security. Save & exit BIOS.

Enabling TPM 2.0 this way will allow Windows 11 installation without bypassing the check.

Method 2: Use Windows 11 Installation Assistant

If TPM 2.0 is not available in BIOS, you can use the Windows 11 Installation Assistant to force install Windows 11:

  1. Download and run the Windows 11 Installation Assistant.
  2. On the first screen, select “Create Windows 11 installation media”.
  3. On the TPM check screen, select “Continue with Windows 11 installation” to bypass the TPM requirement check.
  4. Follow the steps to create bootable Windows 11 installation media on a USB drive.
  5. Boot your PC from the USB media and install Windows 11.

This will install Windows 11 despite no TPM, but security is lower. You may see a “System requirements not met” watermark.

Method 3: Edit Registry to Bypass TPM Check

You can edit the Windows registry to bypass hardware checks, allowing Windows 11 install without TPM 2.0:

  1. Go to Start and type “regedit.exe” to open the Registry Editor.
  2. Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup.
  3. Create a new DWORD value called AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPM if it doesn’t exist.
  4. Set the value to 1 to enable bypassing TPM 2.0 requirement.
  5. Restart computer and try installing Windows 11 normally.

Warning: Editing the registry incorrectly can cause serious issues. This method also reduces device security.

Using Windows 11 Without TPM 2.0

Although not recommended, you can use Windows 11 on a PC without TPM 2.0 with some downsides:

  • You may see a permanent “System requirements not met” watermark on desktop
  • Certain security features will be unavailable
  • Microsoft warns of increased malware/virus risk
  • Future Windows updates may be blocked until TPM 2.0 is enabled

So it’s best to make sure your Windows 11 device has TPM 2.0 enabled for maximum security and future compatibility.

Conclusion

To summarize, first check if TPM 2.0 already exists in your machine’s BIOS, TPM Management settings, or Security Processor Details. If present, make sure it’s enabled. If TPM is not available, you can force install Windows 11 by bypassing checks using the Installation Assistant or editing the registry. But lacking TPM 2.0 results in reduced security and potential compatibility issues down the road.

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