How to fix TPM could not be initialized in Windows 11? Learn the reasons for this error and 7 effective ways to fix it. Then master a way to prevent data loss with this article.
How to fix the inability to initialize TPM in Windows 11?
"When I boot up my computer, I get an incredible error message: Warning: The TPM could not be initialized. My PC has been running fine for almost four months after upgrading to Windows 11 without any issues during that time, this error seems to have happened out of nowhere. I want to fix this error asap, can anyone offer some valid suggestions?"
Windows 11 is Microsoft's new operating system with new user interface and features, among which Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 is one of the minimum requirements for a computer to upgrade to Windows 11. TPM an international standard for a secure cryptoprocessor, a dedicated microcontroller designed to secure hardware through integrated cryptographic keys. Compared with the TPM 1.2 that was common in Windows systems in the past, the TPM 2.0 required by Windows 11 is better in terms of security. For example, it supports a wider range of encryption methods and encryption agility, etc.
During Windows 11 startup, the system will automatically initialize TPM and control related devices to improve security. But in some cases, TPM initialization may fail and further affect the normal startup of Windows 11, as described in the above case. So, how can we effectively fix the error of not being able to initialize TPM in Windows 11? First, we need to understand the cause of the error.
Any problem or error does not appear out of thin air, it is usually caused by some other problem, and the error of unable to initialize TPM in Windows 11 is no exception. The following are the common causes of this error, and knowing them will help you fix the error next.
✡ BIOS is out of date or not compatible after update ✡ Problems with TPM services or programs ✡ Windows Defender firewall blocks ✡ There is a hardware failure on the motherboard
After understanding the cause of the error, please try the following 7 methods in order. I believe these methods can help you effectively fix the error that the TPM could not be initialized after BIOS update in Windows 11.
When encountering the error of not being able to initialize TPM in Windows 11, the first thing you should try to fix this error is to disable TPM in the BIOS, which is a worthwhile method.
✍ Note: If you want to restart TPM, just follow the same steps to switch to the Enable option.
As it turns out, outdated BIOS are also a major cause of the warning error: The TPM could not be initialized in Windows 11. If this is your situation, you can try to update the BIOS to fix it. Conversely, if you encounter this error after BIOS update, you may choose to roll back the BIOS to a previous version to fix it.
✍ Note: During the BIOS update process, never power down or interrupt the update to avoid update failure and damage to the motherboard.
Network connectivity issues can arise when your computer's firewall is separate from the domain and further lead to the error that TPM could not be initialized in Windows 11. Therefore, to fix the above error, please disable Windows Defender Firewall in Windows 11.
If you created a system restore point before the TPM could not be initialized error in Windows 11, then you can directly restore the Windows 11 system to fix this error.
If the above methods fail to fix the error that the TPM could not be initialized in Windows 11 and you do not want to restore the system, you can choose to clear the TPM from the BIOS.
✍ Note: Clearing the TPM may result in data loss, it is recommended that you make a backup before clearing.
In fact, the failure to initialize TPM in Windows 11 can also be caused when there is a hardware failure on the motherboard. Therefore, if you are sure that the motherboard is the problem and you have enough budget, you can also consider directly replacing the motherboard, which can also effectively fix the above error, but it should be noted that the new motherboard needs to be consistent with the old one, otherwise the CPU may not be installed.
When you feel overwhelmed by the TPM could not be initialized error in Windows 11, please try the 7 fixes provided in this article in turn, and I believe these methods can get your Windows 11 computer back to normal.
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If you don't know how to fix the TPM could not be initialized error in Windows 11, read this article in detail to learn the cause of the error and 7 effective fixes to get your Windows 11 system back to normal as soon as possible.
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