What does it mean when it says no TPM device detected?

What does it mean when it says no TPM device detected?

The error message “Alert! TPM device is not detected” appears when you are trying to boot up your Dell laptop. This is because of the fact that BitLocker makes use of the TPM chip on your board to encrypt and decrypt the data you want it to.

What does compatible TPM Cannot be found?

If you see the message “Compatible TPM cannot be found”, it means that either your computer cannot find the TPM or that it has been disabled in the BIOS or UEFI. You can also check if your device is using TPM 2.0 through Device Manager.

How do I get a compatible TPM?

Typically, you need to press the Esc, Delete, or one of the Function keys (F1, F2, F10, etc.). Open the security settings page. Select the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) option and press Enter. Select the Enabled option and press Enter.

How do I test my TPM?

The easiest way to check the state of your TPM on a Windows 10 machine is to go to Device Security. You can do this by pressing the Windows key and typing device security. From there, click the Security processor details link. If your PC has a TPM that Windows 10 can see, you’ll get details on it here.

How do I fix the TPM device is not detected?

Resolution. To resolve this issue, open Device Manager on the device on which you’re experiencing the issue, and then uninstall the Trusted Platform Module driver. If you do a hardware scan, the TPM will be detected as a security device and will use the Microsoft driver. Additionally, the TPM will now be listed under Security Devices as Trusted

Why is the TPM listed as a security device?

If you do a hardware scan, the TPM will be detected as a security device and will use the Microsoft driver. Additionally, the TPM will now be listed under Security Devices as Trusted Platform Module 1.2. For more information, see: Trusted Platform Module Technology Overview

How do I troubleshoot the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) driver?

To resolve this issue, open Device Manager on the device on which you’re experiencing the issue, and then uninstall the Trusted Platform Module driver. If you do a hardware scan, the TPM will be detected as a security device and will use the Microsoft driver.

How do I know if I have a TPM in BIOS?

TPMs also show up in the Device Manager, so it may be worth ensuring your TPM isn’t disabled in the Device Manager too (though this is unlikely). If you don’t see “Security Devices” with a TPM in Device Manager, and there isn’t an entry in the BIOS, you probably don’t have one.