How to fix “There is no TPM available. Please check BIOS settings” error in Windows?

What causes How to fix “There is no TPM available. Please check BIOS settings” error in Windows?

TPM is disabled in the BIOS settings
BIOS is missing updates
Corrupted system files
Issues with the operating system
Incompatibility with hardware

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Hello. Recently I started receiving the "There is no TPM available. Please check BIOS settings" error from Windows Security. How do I fix this?

Some people that use the Windows operating system, encounter the "There is no TPM available. Please check BIOS settings" error. A TPM (Trusted Platform Module)[ref en-1] is used to improve the security of your PC. It's used by services like BitLocker drive encryption, Windows Hello, and others, to securely create and store cryptographic keys.

TPM also confirms that the operating system and firmware on your device are what they're supposed to be, and haven't been tampered with. If users receive this error, their system might be vulnerable. This issue should be fixed as soon as possible. In this guide, you will find 4 steps that should help you fix it.

Most of the time, the "There is no TPM available. Please check BIOS settings" error in Windows appears because TPM is disabled in the BIOS settings. It is also possible that the BIOS is missing updates. Keep in mind that manual troubleshooting might be a lengthy process.

How to fix there is no tpm available please check bios settings error in windows

In that case, you can try using a maintenance tool like [d1] to scan your system. It can fix most system errors, BSODs,[ref en-2] corrupted files, and registry[ref en-3] issues. Otherwise, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Solution 1. Fix Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

Open Command Prompt as administrator
Use the following command and press Enter:
sfc /scannow

Reboot your system
If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Solution 2. Enable TPM 2.0 in BIOS

Restart your computer and press Delete button to enter BIOS
Go to the Settings tab
Use the keyword’s up/down keys to select the Miscellaneous option
Expand Intel Platform Trust Technology(PTT) and select Enable
Save settings and exit BIOS

For some other Gigabyte motherboards:

Restart your computer and press Delete button to enter BIOS
Go to the Peripherals tab
Use the keyword’s up/down keys to select Trusted Computing option
Expand Security Device Support and choose Enable
Save settings and exit BIOS

Solution 3. Update BIOS

Press Windows key + X and select Command Prompt (Admin)
Type the wmic bios get smbiosbiosversion and hit Enter
After this, you will see SMBIOSBIOSVersion and the BIOS version of your system
Go to the System tab of the DxDiag tool and look for the BIOS section

Go to the Website of your BIOS manufacturer
Hover over the Support option and the website will display a drop-down menu
Click on Support Home
Scroll down to find the Downloads & Drivers option and click on it to open it
Now, scroll down to find the BIOS category drivers and expand it
Type System Information in the Start menu and open it

Compare the BIOS Version/Date in the System Information with the version number specified on the official website
Begin the downloading
Once the download is complete, then double-click on the downloaded file
Upon opening the file, the system will warn you that updating the BIOS process will reboot your system. Click on the OK button
Next, the system will show you another information dialog, which indicates the current version of BIOS and the version you are installing. Click on the OK button again
The system will begin the BIOS updating process
Once the progress bar goes to 100%, you’ll see a black screen followed by the following screen
After the updating procedure, the system will reboot normally
Once the system has successfully rebooted, you can confirm that the latest BIOS version is installed

Solution 4. Clean Install Windows

Go to the official Microsoft page to download Windows 11
If you have Windows 10, download the Windows 10 Installation Media from Microsoft
Select your product language from the Choose one dropdown, hit Confirm, then click 64-bit Download

When the .ISO file finishes downloading, right-click on it and pick Open with > Windows Explorer to mount the virtual disc, then double-click the setup file to begin the installation
Follow the on-screen instructions

Bottom line

To fix the 'There is no TPM available. Please check BIOS settings' error, you can repair corrupted system files using Command Prompt, enable TPM 2.0 in BIOS, and check for BIOS updates. If these solutions do not work, consider using a maintenance tool to scan your system for further issues.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I encounter the 'There is no TPM available' error on Windows 10?

You should first check your BIOS settings to ensure that the TPM feature is enabled. If it’s not visible, your system may not support TPM or it may need an update.

How can I access the BIOS to enable TPM in Windows 11?

Restart your computer and press the designated key (usually F2, DEL, or ESC) during boot to enter BIOS setup. Look for the Security tab, where you can enable the TPM option.

Is it possible to fix the TPM error without accessing the BIOS on Windows?

Unfortunately, if TPM is disabled in the BIOS, you must enable it there, as Windows 10 and Windows 11 require it for certain security features.

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