How to Check TPM Version Before Update to Windows 11

 

What is TPM 2.0 ? Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based security-related functionality. The TPM chip is a secure crypto processor designed to perform cryptographic operations. This chip includes several physical security mechanisms to make it impervious to tampering, and malicious software cannot damage the security functions of the TPM.

Microsoft has released information about the specifications needed to run windows 11. and one of them is TPM 2.0. then how to check the tpm version on a laptop or computer? here's how to check the tpm version before updating to windows 11.

How to Check If You Have TPM

The easiest way to check is to run the get-tpm command via windows powershell.

Do this, type windows powershell in the windows search bar menu. then right click and select run as administrator. if a confirmation window pops up, click Yes.

Next type get-tpm in windows power shell and if your computer or laptop has TPM you should see the result like this:

If TpmPresent is False, unfortunately your laptop or motherboard does not have a TPM chip.

How to Check TPM Version

Microsoft has finally announced that users need TPM 2.0 to run Windows 11. To check the TPM version it's quite easy, follow the steps below to check it.

Open Windows Run by pressing the Windows Logo key + R, then type tpm.msc. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Management window should open.

Right under TPM Manufacturer Information you should be able to see the specification version and see what version is running on your laptop and computer.

Minimum system requirements Windows 11

Processor	1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM	4 GB
Storage	64 GB or larger storage device.  Note: See below under “More information on storage space to keep Windows 11 up-to-date” for more details.
System Firmware	UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM	Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics Card	Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display	High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet connection and Microsoft accounts:	Windows 11 Home edition requires internet connectivity and a Microsoft account to complete device setup on first use. Switching a device out of Windows 11 Home in S mode also requires internet connectivity. Learn more about S mode here. For all Windows 11 editions, internet access is required to perform updates and to download and take advantage of some features. A Microsoft account is required for some features.

Before updating to Windows 11, make sure you meet all the specifications above so that there are no problems when updating or using Windows 11.

How to Check Laptops That Support Windows 11

to check whether your laptop or pc can be updated to windows 11 or not is quite easy. Microsoft has created a lightweight application, namely PC Health Check. The way this application works is quite simple. The application will automatically check all laptop and PC hardware and then display a message whether your laptop and PC can be updated. do the following method to check it.

first visit the microsoft site. Scroll down until you find Check for Compatibility and click download app. after that install as usual. in the application you just press the check now button and see the results.

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