What is the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 and its Windows Driver?
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a specialized security chip built into a computer's motherboard that provides hardware-based cryptographic functions. TPM 2.0 is the latest version, offering enhanced security features like secure boot, encryption, and system integrity checks. It’s used in Windows devices to protect sensitive information, such as passwords, encryption keys, and authentication data.
In particular, TPM 2.0 is required for certain security features in Windows 11, such as BitLocker (full disk encryption), Windows Hello (biometric authentication), and secure boot, and it is often a requirement for modern hardware.
The Windows driver for TPM is the software that allows the operating system to communicate with and utilize the TPM chip on your device.