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title: "Why is TPM Mandatory for Windows 11?"  
description: "Why is TPM Mandatory for Windows 11?"  
author: "Kalin"  
published: 2022-04-05  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96725/why-is-tpm-mandatory-for-windows-11  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "windows-11", "operating systems"]  
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# Why is TPM Mandatory for Windows 11?

Why is TPM Mandatory for Windows 11?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

![Why is TPM Mandatory for Windows 11?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/69d663dc-d208-4afb-b892-722dfe1a8736/images/32db5299-7ac5-490b-988e-bda299fea740.png) **\**

- **TPM** 2.0 is a critical building block for security-related functionality in [**Windows**](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/95013/how-do-i-use-a-usb-microphone-on-windows-10) 11 and is necessary to run the operating system. TPM 2.0 is utilised in Windows 11 for a variety of functions, including Windows Hello for identity security and BitLocker for data security.
- PCs that are capable of running TPM 2.0 are not always configured to do so. If you're thinking of upgrading to Windows 11, make sure TPM 2.0 is activated on your computer. Most retail PC motherboards used by people building their own PCs, for example, come with TPM disabled by default, despite the fact that it is usually always possible to enable it.

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**Read More: [What Does Windows 11 Mean for Businesses?](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96721/what-does-windows-11-mean-for-businesses)**


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