Check if TPM 2.0 is present for Windows 11.(See also the steps to enable these two security features on VMware Workstation and Hyper-V to run the new OS on a virtual machine.) This guide will teach you the steps to check and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot to install Windows 11.

On the other hand, Secure Boot is a module that ensures that the device boots only using the software that the manufacturer trusts. TPM is a piece of hardware, usually (but not always) integrated into the motherboard, which offers a secure environment to store and protect the encryption keys when encrypting the hard drive using features like BitLocker. According to Microsoft, TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot are needed to provide a better security environment and prevent (or at least minimize) sophisticated attacks, common malware, ransomware, and other threats.

On Windows 11, one of the most significant changes is the requirement for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0 and Secure Boot. If you plan to upgrade to Windows 11, you must first check and enable TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot in the BIOS (UEFI) of your computer’s motherboard (from Asus, Dell, MSI, GigaByte, etc.) as part of the preparation.

Windows 11 tpm requirement