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Technical inquiries about Windows TPM 2.0

Technical inquiries about Windows TPM 2.0

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DrHippey
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11-01-2021, 11:07 AM
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Hi, Win 11 requires TPM and I’m trying to understand the details. Here are my points:

1. Enabling TPM in BIOS without using Bit-Locker affects Windows? It should meet the requirement but won’t lock your bootloader or restrict access outside your machine or via USB.

2. Using TPM with Bit-Locker protects the drive even if hardware fails or Windows gets corrupted. You should still be able to boot from a USB and recover files.

3. With TPM and Bit-Locker enabled, you can install different operating systems on separate drives, like Windows 11 on one drive and Windows 10 on another.
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DrHippey
11-01-2021, 11:07 AM #1

Hi, Win 11 requires TPM and I’m trying to understand the details. Here are my points:

1. Enabling TPM in BIOS without using Bit-Locker affects Windows? It should meet the requirement but won’t lock your bootloader or restrict access outside your machine or via USB.

2. Using TPM with Bit-Locker protects the drive even if hardware fails or Windows gets corrupted. You should still be able to boot from a USB and recover files.

3. With TPM and Bit-Locker enabled, you can install different operating systems on separate drives, like Windows 11 on one drive and Windows 10 on another.

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RoyalUmbreon
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11-14-2021, 11:21 PM
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Essentially, the TPM is just a hardware component that software can use to store authentication data. BitLocker relies on it to unlock the drive when no changes occur, and Outlook can also utilize it. When you install BitLocker, it prompts you to create a backup of your recovery key—this ensures you can regain access if something fails. Without the recovery key, you lose all data. Regarding dual-booting, the TPM doesn’t alter the situation of attempting to boot multiple OSes, especially when Windows 11 is involved.
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RoyalUmbreon
11-14-2021, 11:21 PM #2

Essentially, the TPM is just a hardware component that software can use to store authentication data. BitLocker relies on it to unlock the drive when no changes occur, and Outlook can also utilize it. When you install BitLocker, it prompts you to create a backup of your recovery key—this ensures you can regain access if something fails. Without the recovery key, you lose all data. Regarding dual-booting, the TPM doesn’t alter the situation of attempting to boot multiple OSes, especially when Windows 11 is involved.

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