Alternatives to TPM Components

When enabling hardware encryption or configuring a system to install Windows© 11, a system without a hardware TPM (Trusted Platform Module) component may have other options which can be toggled to meet the same TPM requirement.

Intel© Platform Trust Technology, or PTT, works as a replacement for a TPM on some Intel-based motherboards. Instead of a dedicated module, this feature provides similar benefits and satisfies the requirements of a TPM on a firmware level. Depending on system or motherboard manufacturer this may be enabled by default, but if not and you require this for Windows 11 or encryption support, simply look in your system's UEFI interface for a TPP toggle and set it to 'Enabled.' The exact location and description may vary, so refer to your system documentation for specific support, but this toggle will generally be found within your UEFI menu's Advanced or Security settings.

AMD© and other non-Intel platforms use a similar function, referring to it as Firmware TPM or fTPM. Like PTT, it may be enabled from the factory or require navigating into security settings in your UEFI menus, so refer to documentation for your exact location and steps to enable.

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Once your system's firmware equivalent to TPM is enabled, any dependencies from a Windows 11 installer or encryption solution should acknowledge this requirement has been met and progress normally.

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