Windows update state, storage capacity, and last startup time.We can only hope Microsoft steps in and streamlines it some more.The utility has a simple dashboard that lists essential hardware and operating system features. As it stands, this could be the messiest upgrade yet.īut, follow the steps we outlined here and you will at least know for sure where you stand well in advance. The issue is that this is a massive pain point to upgrading successfully and it's involving aspects of a PC that millions of average PC users will have no knowledge of. The good news is that the TPM 2.0 requirement might not be the barrier you think it is, and even if the app is telling you that you're not eligible for Windows 11, you might well be. You might not need one though, so definitely check whether you have a firmware-based solution before buying anything.
As for price, you're looking at as little as £10/$10 (opens in new tab) for a TPM 2.0 module, or up to £30/$30 depending on the manufacturer. The good news is, as long as your motherboard has a header for one, they're not expensive and easy to fit.Įxact details can be found in the manual for your motherboard, but the module itself will just attach to some header pins and won't require any additional power. Hardware TPM modules are ultimately better than the firmware-based solutions from AMD and Intel, but if you built your own PC you most likely didn't include one on your shopping list. If you want Windows 11 these two things must be enabled as it stands. This is another requirement of Windows 11, and while it may have consequences for dual-boot Windows and Linux systems, that's another tale entirely. While you're in your BIOS you'll also need to enable Secure Boot, which most likely lives on the 'Security' tab. On AMD, you'll be looking for a setting called 'AMD fTPM' to enable, while on Intel it may be labeled something like 'Intel Platform Trust Technology'. This, again, will differ depending on your motherboard and whether you're using Intel or AMD. The first thing to do is make sure you have updated your BIOS to the latest version for your particular PC or motherboard.įrom there, you'll need to go into it when you start up your PC (usually with the DEL, F12 or F2 keys) and locate the TPM settings. And if you're not particularly computer savvy it can be terrifying. Millions and millions of people are about to have a WTF moment unless Microsoft somehow streamlines this or changes the requirements.īIOS and UEFI menus aren't difficult to deal with, but if you've never looked at one it's a daunting prospect. The bad news is that unless you have a hardware module it won't be enabled and that means you have to go diving into your BIOS. At least, if you're using a PC built from 2016 on. The good news is you probably have TPM and you can upgrade to Windows 11. Here's our pick of the best laptops in 2021Įnabling TPM and diving into BIOS settings.AMD TPM in the BIOS (Image credit: TechRadar)
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