Secure Boot & TPM 2.0 Not Detected | Steps to Fix

If you’re seeing the “Secure Boot & TPM 2.0 Not Detected” message , this typically appears when trying to install or upgrade to Windows 11 , as these are mandatory requirements for that operating system.

Let’s troubleshoot this step by step.

🔧 What does this message mean?

• TPM 2.0 (Trusted Platform Module) : A security chip in your computer. Required for Windows 11.

• Secure Boot : A UEFI firmware feature that helps prevent malware from booting.

✅ Steps to Fix “Secure Boot & TPM 2.0 Not Detected”

1. Check if your PC has TPM 2.0

• Press Windows + R, type: tpm.msc→ press Enter.

  • If a window pops up saying “TPM is ready for use” and shows version 2.0 , then you have TPM.

  • If it says “TPM cannot be found” , follow the next steps.

2. Enable TPM and Secure Boot in BIOS/UEFI

You need to access your motherboard firmware (BIOS/UEFI):

🔁 How to access the BIOS:

• Restart your PC.

• Press the BIOS access key repeatedly (usually DEL, F2, ESC, F10— varies by manufacturer).

• Inside the BIOS/UEFI:

🛠️ Enable TPM:

• Go to Advanced , Security , or Trusted Computing .

• Look for TPM , Intel PTT , or AMD fTPM :

  • Ative: Enabled.

🛡️ Enable Secure Boot:

• Go to Boot or Security .

• Enable Secure Boot (you may need to disable CSM/Legacy Boot mode first).

• In some cases, you need to select the “OS Type” as “Windows UEFI Mode” .

Save and exit (usually F10) .

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3. Confirm that they are now active

• After restart:

  • Press Windows + R→ enter msinfo32.

    • Check:

      • Secure Boot State: Deve estar como On.

      • WITH A: Must be UEFI .

  • Press Windows + R→ tpm.mscretype:

    • It should show TPM 2.0 present and ready to use .

❌ What if my PC doesn’t have TPM 2.0?

If your PC:

• Has TPM 1.2 only : Not officially compatible with Windows 11.

• No TPM at all : It could be an older PC or one with TPM disabled at the factory.

  • On some PCs, TPM may be firmware emulated (Intel PTT / AMD fTPM), but needs to be enabled.

🔓 Alternatives

If you cannot enable Secure Boot or TPM 2.0 , you have two options:

1. Stay on Windows 10 (support until October 14, 2025).

2. Install Windows 11 with bypass (not recommended) :

   • It is possible to remove the requirements via modifications, but this may affect security and future updates .