

Provides background about what happens when you switch PCR banks on TPM 2.0 devices.ĭiscusses aspects of TPMs such as the difference between TPM 1.2 and 2.0, and the Windows features for which a TPM is required or recommended.

Understanding PCR banks on TPM 2.0 devices

Also, for TPM 1.2 and Windows 10, version 1507 or 1511, or Windows 11, describes how to turn the TPM on or off. Also describes technologies that work with the TPM, such as TPM-based virtual smart cards.ĭescribes TPM services that can be controlled centrally by using Group Policy settings.īack up the TPM recovery information to AD DSįor Windows 10, version 1511 and Windows 10, version 1507 only, describes how to back up a computer's TPM information to Active Directory Domain Services.ĭescribes actions you can take through the TPM snap-in, TPM.msc: view TPM status, troubleshoot TPM initialization, and clear keys from the TPM. Provides background about how a TPM can work with cryptographic keys. Provides an overview of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and how Windows uses it for access control and authentication. A TPM chip is a secure crypto-processor that helps you with actions such as generating, storing, and limiting the use of cryptographic keys. Laptops and desktops meant for use in large organizations with strict IT security requirements. Trusted Platform Module (TPM) technology is designed to provide hardware-based, security-related functions. Windows 7 and Windows 10 both have extensive support for TPMs.
