Disable TPM Error

🔐 How to Disable TPM in BIOS

This guide explains step by step how to disable TPM (Trusted Platform Module) in BIOS / UEFI.

TPM is a security feature used for things like:

• Windows 11 requirements

• BitLocker drive encryption

• Secure Boot

Sometimes it needs to be disabled for compatibility, testing, or troubleshooting.

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📋 Before You Start

Make sure you:

• Close all applications

• Save any open work

• Restart your computer

If BitLocker is enabled:

1. Open Control Panel

2. Go to BitLocker Drive Encryption

3. Click Suspend Protection

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🔁 Step 1: Enter BIOS / UEFI

Restart your computer.

While the system is booting, repeatedly press the BIOS key until the BIOS menu appears.

Common BIOS Keys

Brand	Key
ASUS	Delete or F2
MSI	Delete
Gigabyte	Delete
ASRock	F2 or Delete
Dell	F2
HP	F10
Lenovo	F1 or F2
Acer	F2

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⚙️ Step 2: Switch to Advanced Mode

Some motherboards open BIOS in EZ Mode.

Look for:

Advanced Mode

Usually accessible by pressing:

F7

This unlocks the full BIOS settings.

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🔎 Step 3: Locate TPM Settings

Navigate to one of the following tabs:

• Advanced

• Security

• Trusted Computing

• Peripherals

Look for one of these options:

TPM Device
Security Device Support
Trusted Platform Module
AMD fTPM
Intel PTT

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🖥 Intel Systems

If you have an Intel CPU, find:

Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)

Change the value to:

Disabled

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🔴 AMD Systems

If you have an AMD CPU, find:

AMD fTPM

Set it to:

Disabled

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💾 Step 4: Save BIOS Changes

After disabling TPM:

1. Press

F10

1. Select:

Save & Exit

1. Confirm the changes.

Your system will now reboot with TPM disabled.

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✅ Verifying TPM is Disabled

After booting into Windows:

1. Press

Windows + R

1. Type

tpm.msc

1. Press Enter

If TPM is disabled, Windows will display:

Compatible TPM cannot be found