One of the major restrictions imposed by Microsoft in order to be able to switch to Windows 11 is the need to have a TPM 2.0 chip or module (integrated into the most recent AMD or Intel processors) in his computer, and that it is of course activated in the BIOS.
If we have already told you how to install Windows 11 on a compatible PC and how to install Windows 11 on an incompatible PC without a TPM 2.0 chip, here we explain how to check if your PC has a TPM chip.
How do I know if my PC is ready for Windows 11?
Microsoft makes it fairly easy to find out if your PC is compatible or not through an application: PC Health Checkwhich will directly tell you whether your PC is compatible with Windows 11 or not.
On the other hand, if you prefer to check it manually, here is the procedure to follow:
- Press Windows + R
- Come in tpm.msc
- Press Enter
You will be taken to the TPM management screen. This window will tell you if you have a TPM chip and what version you have. As a reminder, you will need a TPM 2.0 chip to install Windows 11.
I don’t see a TPM chip, does that mean I can’t install Windows 11?
Sometimes these two methods do not work. If you still think you have a TPM 2.0 chip, check your BIOS. The chip could be disabled, especially if you designed your PC yourself, for example. The process of entering the BIOS varies from computer to computer, refer to your motherboard manual to find out how.
Once in your BIOS settings, look for a submenu relating to the TPM chip (it may be labeled Intel PTT, which stands for Platform Trust Technology, on some motherboards). On some Asus motherboards, this setting is found in Advanced > PCH-FW Setup. Once you have enabled it in the BIOS, try the above steps again so that you can install Windows 11.
If everything has failed, don’t hesitate to take a detour to our dedicated tutorial to find out how to install Windows 11 on an incompatible PC without a TPM 2.0 chip.
