This article describes a hotfix that adds support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This update changes the TPM OS components and adds the ability to use BitLocker Drive Encryption with TPM 2.0.

Press [ Windows Key] + R or select Start > Run. Type “tpm.msc” (do not use quotation marks) and choose OK. If you see a message saying a “Compatible TPM cannot be found,” your PC may have a TPM that is disabled. See How to enable TPM for more information or check your PC manufacturer’s support information for instructions to enable the TPM.

A TPM (Trusted Platform Module) 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, and to confirm that the operating system and firmware on your device are what they're supposed to be, and haven't been tampered with.

If the steps above don't work, you may need to reinstall Windows. For more info, see Windows 10 recovery options. Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7 or Windows Vista.

A security vulnerability exists in certain Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chipsets. The vulnerability weakens key strength. This article helps identify and remedy problems in BitLocker protected-devices that are affected by the vulnerability that is described in Microsoft Security Advisory ADV170012.

Select Update Driver. If Windows doesn't find a new driver, you can try looking for one on the device manufacturer's website and follow their instructions. Reinstall the device driver. In the search box on the taskbar, enter device manager, then select Device Manager.

This article describes an issue that occurs when you restart the computer in x86-based version of Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1). A hotfix is available to resolve this issue. The hotfix has a prerequisite. Symptoms. When you try to restart the computer, the system may crash with a Stop error message that resembles the following:

Symptoms. When you try to open a Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) namespace on a computer that is running Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7, you receive an error message that resembles the following: 0x80041002 (WBEM_E_NOT_FOUND) The following event is also recorded in the system event log: Cause.

How to open PC Health Check. In Windows, use Search on the taskbar to search for “PC Health Check,” then select it from the list of results. If a PC Health Check update is available, you can quickly install it for the latest version.

Acest articol descrie o remediere rapidă care adaugă suport pentru Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 în Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) și Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.