How to enable TPM 2.0 on HP computer

This post is intended for users who are not able to upgrade to Windows 11 because their PC is not currently enabled with TPM 2.0 or their PC is capable of running TPM 2.0 but is not set up to do so.

Most PCs that have shipped in the last 5 years are capable of running Trusted Platform Module version 2.0 (TPM 2.0). TPM 2.0 is required to run Windows 11, as an important building block for security-related features. TPM 2.0 is used in Windows 11 for a number of features, including Windows Hello for identity protection and BitLocker for data protection.

In some cases, PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not set up to do so. If you are considering upgrading to Windows 11, check to ensure TPM 2.0 is enabled on your device. Most retail PC motherboards are used by people building their own PC, for example, ships with TPM turned off by default even though it is almost always available to be enabled.

How to Check If Your Computer Has a Trusted Platform Module

Press Windows Key + R or select Start > Run.
Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK.
If you see a message confirming "The TPM is ready to use.", check Specification Version under TPM Manufacturer Information to verify it is 2.0. If it is less than 2.0 your device does not meet the Windows 11 requirement.
If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found”, your PC may have a TPM that is disabled.

How to enable TPM on HP computer

Turn on the computer and press the f10 key to start the BIOS setup menu.
On the Security tab, check whether your TPM Device status is Hidden.
Toggle the TPM device status to Available.
Change TPM State to Enabled.
Press f10 to exit, and then click Yes to save changes. If prompted, press f1 to confirm the changes and restart the computer.
After that, you will be able to check if the TPM is ready for use.