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VeAWD
Aug 07, 2025Iron Contributor
Windows 11 upgrade failed as it says "The PC must support TPM 2.0"
I have a powerful gaming PC built a few years ago with an Intel i7 8th gen processor, 16GB RAM, RX 560 4G graphics card and 512GB SSD. This error pops up when I was planning to upgrade Windows 10 to ...
Elibeth
Aug 07, 2025Iron Contributor
TPM 2.0 is a critical security requirement for Windows 11. It offers better protection against modern threats. If your PC doesn't support it, you can buy a new TPM 2.0 chip and insert it into the motherboard to fix the pc must support TPM 2.0 error.
Step 1: Check if Your Motherboard Supports a TPM Module
- Open Device Manager (press Win + X and select it).
- Look under Security Devices for "Trusted Platform Module" (if missing, your PC may need an add-on chip).
- Check your motherboard manual (or manufacturer’s website) to confirm if it has a TPM header (usually labeled TPM, TPM 2.0, or SPI_TPM).
Step 2: Buy a Compatible TPM 2.0 Module
Purchase a TPM 2.0 module that matches your motherboard brand:
- ASUS ASUS TPM-M R2.0
- Gigabyte GC-TPM2.0_S
- MSI MSI TPM 2.0 Module
- ASRock ASRock SPI TPM
Step 3: Install the TPM Module
- Power off your PC and unplug it.
- Open the case and locate the TPM header (refer to your motherboard manual).
- Insert the TPM module carefully (align the pins correctly).
- Secure it with a screw (if included).
- Close the case and power on the PC.
Installing a TPM 2.0 module is possible if your motherboard supports it. Otherwise, consider enabling firmware TPM or upgrading the unsupported PC from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without TPM 2.0.