How to Install and Uninstall TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11?

According to Microsoft, TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a dedicated hardware chip that is mandatory to install Windows 11 on any PC. It is a physical device that is used to protect and store security keys and sensitive user data. However, there is a way to bypass TPM and install Windows 11 on a computer. By bypassing TPM 2.0, you can even install Windows 11 on a virtual machine.

For some reason, manufacturers ship motherboards with TPM off by default. That means if you purchased your PC after 2015, your computer might have shipped with the TPM module, but when you check the compatibility of Windows 11 using any tool, it may still show TPM is not available.

You need to enter into BIOS/UEFI and turn it on manually to install Windows 11 on your computer. Now, Windows 11 comes with a new app, TPM Diagnostic. It pulls the information from your PC about the TPM module.

This gearupwindows article will guide you on installing and uninstalling the TPM Diagnostics app on your Windows 11 PC.

How to Install TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11?

Follow these steps to install TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11:-

Step 1. Open the Settings app and then click on the Apps category from the left side pane.

Step 2. On the right side window of Apps, click on the Optional features tab.

Step 3. Click the View Features button next to the Add an optional feature.

Step 4. On the pop-up window that appears, type TPM Diagnostics in the search box. In the available search results, check the checkbox “TPM Diagnostics” and then click on the Next button.

Step 5. On the next window, click on the Install button.

Once you complete the above steps, the TPM Diagnostics tool will be downloaded and installed on your PC.

That’s it. Now, access C:\Windows\system32\tpmdiagnostics.exe to fetch the diagnostic data from Trusted Platform Module. To learn more about this tool, run the tpmdiagnostics.exe /? command from the command prompt or PowerShell.

How to Uninstall TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11?

Follow these steps to uninstall and remove TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11:-

Step 1. Open the Settings app by pressing Windows + I keys simultaneously from the keyboard and then click on the Apps category from the left side pane.

Step 2. On the right side window of Apps, click on the Optional features tab.

Step 3. Under Optional features, please scroll down to see the entry of TPM Diagnostics and then click on it.

Step 4. Click on the Uninstall button.

That’s all. Now, TPM Diagnostics is uninstalled from your computer. There is no more action required.

Conclusion

In conclusion, while TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a necessary hardware chip to install Windows 11 on any PC, it is not always turned on by default. This means that even if your computer shipped with TPM, it might not be detected as compatible with Windows 11. However, users can bypass TPM and install Windows 11 on their computer or virtual machine. Microsoft has also introduced the TPM Diagnostics app, which can be downloaded and installed from the Optional Features tab in the Settings app of Windows 11. The TPM Diagnostics tool can fetch diagnostic data from the TPM module, and users can also run the tpmdiagnostics.exe /? command to learn more about this tool. Additionally, it is easy to uninstall TPM Diagnostics from the computer using the Optional Features tab in the Settings app.

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