Downloading Windows 11 without TPM 2.0 and Running Windows 11 without TPM

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What is TPM 2.0?
Should you bypass TPM 2.0? Are there risks involved?
How to configure your PC to meet other Windows 11 requirements besides TPM 2.0
How to download TPM 2.0 for Windows 11
How to install/run Windows 11 without TPM 2.0

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC) Memory (RAM): 4 GB Storage: 64 GB or larger storage device System firmware: UEFI, Secure Boot capable TPM: Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 Graphics card: DirectX 12 compatible graphics/WDDM 2.x Display: High definition (720p) display greater than 9 inches diagonal Internet connection: Microsoft account and internet connectivity required for setup of Windows 11 Home

According to the minimum system requirements for Windows 11, the strictest condition is mainly about the need for the UEFI Secure Boot firmware setting and the TPM 2.0 chip. Although some older devices can meet the UEFI firmware requirement, their TPM version remains at 1.0. Can devices without the necessary TPM 2.0 still get the Windows 11 update? Is there any way to bypass TPM 2.0 and upgrade to Windows 11 for free from Windows 10? We've got you a feasible solution.

What is TPM 2.0?

What is TPM 2.0, then? TPM 2.0, or Trusted Platform Module 2.0 technology, is an updated version of the TPM 1.2 technology that Microsoft developed in 2011. Since July 28, 2006, it has been widely adopted, and all new device models, series, or product lines – as well as hardware configurations of existing models, series, or products – must implement and enable it.

What does TPM 2.0 actually do?

As a successor to the TPM, the TPM 2.0 mostly does the same things as the TPM, which includes (from Wikipedia):

• Ensure platform integrity: TPM 2.0 is designed to ensure that the boot process starts with a trustworthy combination of hardware and software, and continues through to the fully booted operating system and running applications.
• Encrypt storage devices: TPM 2.0 can also work like a full-disk encryption utility, using the technology to protect the keys used to encrypt computer storage devices, and to provide integrity verification for a trusted boot path, including firmware and boot sectors.
• Verify device integrity: Any application can use TPM 2.0 for digital rights management, Windows Defender, Windows domain logins, software license protection and enforcement, and to prevent cheating in online games, and more.

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If you want to know the difference between TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0, read this page to learn everything about TPM.

Does my computer have TPM and is TPM 2.0 enabled?

Here's a guide you can follow to check if your computer has a TPM, or if TPM 2.0 is enabled on your PC.

Step 1: Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, type tpm.msc, and then click OK.

Step 2. The Trusted Platform Module Management on Local Computer window should open.

Check the message on the screen to see if your PC has a TPM, or if TPM 2.0 is enabled:

A compatible Trusted Platform Module (TPM) was not found on this computer. Make sure that a TPM version 1.2 or higher is installed and enabled in the BIOS.

This means that your current computer does not have a TPM chip.

Your PC doesn't have a TPM chip.

• Local TPM management: Configure the TPM and its support on the Windows platform. Status: TPM is ready.

This means that your computer has a TPM chip, and you just need to verify that it's version 2.0.

If it does, that means your PC has a TPM 2.0.

Do I need a TPM to run Windows 11?

Yes, specifically. According to the Windows 11 requirements published at the start of this page, TPM 2.0 is a requirement for updating to Windows 11. To ensure a smooth Windows update experience on your computer, it's highly recommended that you meet all the requirements for Windows 11, including enabling TPM 2.0 on your PC.

Otherwise, you'll see an error that says “This PC can't run Windows 11.” TPM 2.0 is a requirement to run Windows 11. Follow the full guide below, and you'll learn how to successfully install Windows 11 on your PC with or without TPM 2.0.

Should you bypass TPM 2.0? What are the risks involved?

Now that you know what TPM 2.0 is and that it's required for the Windows 11 upgrade, should you replace it? We get it – your computer is running just fine, but the TPM requirement is blocking your upgrade. Here's the truth – you can still install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0. But should you go that route?

Microsoft has made it clear that your unsupported machine will not get any updates.

So, while you can run Windows without a TPM 2.0, your device will be ineligible for any critical or important updates, which could put your data at risk and even cause your PC to malfunction. Hence, we don't recommend bypassing TPM 2.0 while installing Windows 11. However, if you're hell-bent on doing it, you can check out our step-by-step guide on how to install Windows 11 without TPM 2.0.

If this has helped demystify TPM 2.0 for you, please share this article with others who might benefit. In the next article, we'll have more useful information to share.

How to configure your PC to meet the other requirements for Windows 11 upgrade besides TPM 2.0

Before proceeding, we need to make sure your device checks out with the other seven requirements. The PC Health Check tool from Windows 11 can help with a preliminary check. It will return a report that details everything that's compatible and incompatible with your setup.

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Step 2. Click on "Win11 Inspector" to open the feature. Then, hit the Check Now button to get started.

Step 3. The Windows 11 Compatibility results window will pop up shortly. It will list all the compatible and incompatible configurations.

#1. Convert MBR to GPT to Enable UEFI and Secure Boot

If the detected Boot Mode (current: Legacy BIOS), Disk Partition Style (current: MBR), and Secure Boot (current: Disabled) don't meet the requirements, you can make some adjustments to your computer with the help of a top-notch third-party partition manager tool – Partition Master.

Since UEFI firmware relies on GPT disks, you can prepare your computer to support UEFI by converting your current MBR disk to the required GPT format.

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Step 1: Download and run the Partition Master tool on your computer.

Step 2: In the disk converter, select “Convert MBR to GPT,” then click “Next” to proceed.

Step 3: Select the MBR disk that you want to convert to GPT, and click "Convert" to start the conversion.

Then, under Boot Order, change “Legacy” to “UEFI” and enable Secure Boot.

• How to Convert Legacy to UEFI
• How to Enable Secure Boot

AOMEI Partition Assistant is also a reliable disk management tool for Windows 10/8.1/8/7, as well as Vista/XP users. Get it now.

How to download TPM 2.0 for Windows 11?

#1. How to Download TPM 2.0 for Windows 11

In this segment, you'll get a comprehensive guide on how to download and enable TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 and how to install Windows 11 on your computer. Here are the details:

1. Install firmware updates for your TPM 2.0

If your device isn't from Microsoft, find your device manufacturer, and then select the link to install available firmware updates.

TPM Manufacturer: https://www.infineon.com/TPM-update

Fujitsu: https://www.fujitsu.com/global/support/products/software/security/products-f/ifsa-201701e.html

HP Customer Support: https://support.hp.com/document/c05792935

HP Enterprise Support: https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docId=emr_na-hpesbhf03789en_us

Lenovo: https://support.lenovo.com/product_security/LEN-15552

Panasonic: https://pc-dl.panasonic.co.jp/itn/info/osinfo20171026.html

Toshiba: https://go.toshiba.com/tpmsecuritynotice

Source: Microsoft - Update your security processor (TPM) firmware

2. Enable TPM 2.0 on your PC

There are two ways to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC, and Microsoft recommends method 1.

Option 1: Enable TPM 2.0 in Settings

Open Settings, go to Update & Security, click Recovery, and then under Advanced startup, click Restart now.

Select “Troubleshoot,” then click “Advanced options,” then “UEFI Firmware Settings,” and then “Restart.”

Now, enter the BIOS settings and look for the option for Secure Boot Configuration. Check the status of the TPM. If it says Disabled, select it and switch its status from Disabled to Enabled.

You might also try enabling TPM 2.0 with one of these options: AMD fTPM switch, AMD SPS fTPM, Intel PTT, or Intel Platform Trust Technology.

Option 2: Enable TPM 2.0 through the UEFI/BIOS setup utility

Restart your computer and press F2/F10/F12 or Del to enter BIOS setup.

Hotkeys to access BIOS settings for different computer brands: 1. Dell: F2 or F12 (depending on the model) 2. Lenovo: F2 or F10 (depending on the model) 3. HP: F10 or Esc followed by F10 4. Acer: F2 or Del 5. Asus: F2 or Del 6. Toshiba: F2 or F12 7. Sony: F2 or F10 (depending on the model) 8. MSI: F11 or Del 9. Gigabyte: F2 or Del 10. Apple: Press and hold the 'Command' and 'R' keys immediately after starting up from the Macintosh HD disk or an external bootable media Please note that these hotkeys may vary depending on the specific model or production date. If the above methods don't work, refer to the on-screen instructions during startup or consult your computer's user manual for the accurate method to enter BIOS settings.

Dell: Press F2 or F12.

2. HP: Press ESC or F10.

Acer: Press F2 or Del.

4.联想: F1 或 F2

ASUS: F2 or Del

6. MSI: Empowered

Samsung: F2

Toshiba: F2

Go to the Security Settings tab, and then click Launch the Maintenance Manager.

Locate the TPM setup configuration option, select it, and switch its status from "Disabled" to "Enabled."

After you enable TPM 2.0 on your PC, you can proceed to the next guide to download and install Windows 11.

#2. How to download and install Windows 11 in American English:

If you want to do a clean install of the latest version of Windows 11 from a bootable USB drive on your computer, you might want to try this method. The tool Win11 Builder can automatically detect and find Microsoft's latest genuine Windows 11 update and help you successfully create a bootable USB drive for installing Windows 11.

Let's look at the details:

Step 1. Connect the empty USB drive to your Windows PC and download the Win11 Builder tool.

Step 2: Run the Win11 Builder tool and select Create Windows 11 installation media to USB drive.

Step 3: Once done, restart your computer and set it to boot from the Windows 11 installation USB.

Once the computer boots from the USB drive, follow the on-screen instructions to install the new operating system.

Step 4: Choose your language, date and time format, and keyboard or input method, then click “Next.”

Step 5: Click Install Now to proceed.

Step 6: Click I don't have a product key to continue.

Step 7: Choose the edition of Windows 11 you want to install, then click Next to proceed.

Select the version of Windows 11 to install

Step 8: Accept the Microsoft license terms, then click Next.

Step 9: Click on Custom: Install only Windows on the new drive.

Step 10: Select the operating system disk and click Next to continue.

Step 11: Wait for the installation to complete, and your computer will automatically restart.

Then follow the on-screen instructions to set up your computer. If your computer doesn't boot from the new disk, enable it in your computer's BIOS or UEFI firmware and configure it to boot from the target disk.

How to Install/Run Windows 11 Without TPM 2.0

Here are two methods to run Windows 11 without a TPM. One is by modifying the Registry Editor, and the other is by preparing a USB and creating a bootable media using Rufus.

#1. Bypass TPM 2.0 Requirement with Registry Edit for Windows 11 Installation
#2. Bypass TPM Restriction with In-Place Upgrade Using Rufus

#1. Bypassing TPM 2.0 Requirement for Installing Windows 11 using Registry Edit

If you try to install Windows 11 from USB installation media on an incompatible desktop or laptop, you'll get an error message during the process that reads “This PC can't run Windows 11.” As we mentioned, when your PC can't run Windows 11, it's likely because your system doesn't have two security settings enabled: UEFI Secure Boot and TPM 2.0.

Now this is no longer an issue, as Partition Master can help you enable UEFI Secure Boot, and the following method will allow you to bypass TPM 2.0 and get your Windows 11 installation ready.

Step 1: When you see the “This PC can't run Windows 11” error during installation, click the Back button on the Windows Setup dialog box as shown below.

This computer is unable to run Windows 11.

Step 2: Press Shift+F10 to open the Command Prompt.

Step 3. Type regedit in the Command Prompt and press Enter to open the Windows Registry Editor.

Step 3: Navigate to the path HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup. There, right-click Edit > New > Key to create a new key named LabConfig.

Step 4: Right-click in the empty area under LabConfig, and then select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Step 5: Name it BypassTPMCheck.

Step 6. Right-click on it and select Modify... to edit the DWORD value.

Step 7. Set the Value data to 1, and click OK.

Step 8. The LabConfig key should now have two DWORD values. The screenshot should look like this:

Step 9: Now close the Registry Editor and the Command Prompt window, return to the installer, and proceed with the wizard to complete the installation of Windows 11 on your computer.

#2. Bypass TPM requirements for in-place upgrade with Rufus

The second is that bootable-media creation tool Rufus offers a workaround for those who want to get around the restriction.

Step 1. Download the latest stable version of Rufus 3.19 from the official website. (Rufus 3.20 is a beta version, and we don't recommend downloading it. If you insist on using it, make sure you understand the associated risks.)

Step 2. Plug in the USB to your computer and launch the Rufus application.

Click to open "Rufus"

Step 3. Click on Select to choose the Windows 11 ISO file, then click on Download.

Step 4. The download of Windows 11 will begin.

- Click on Windows 11 edition, then select “Next.” - Choose the release channel, then click “Next.” - Select a Windows 11 edition, then click “Next.” - Choose a language, then click “Next.” - Select an architecture, then click “Download.” - Click to choose where you want to save the Windows ISO image.

Click to download the ISO image.

Step Five: Wait for the download to complete.

Click the dropdown under “Mirror options” and select Extended Windows 11 install.

Step 6: Click Start.

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