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If your computer has a TPM, you should find options to enable/disable/clear it in the BIOS. &nbsp;It may not say &quot;TPM&quot; specifically, but could be called Security Chip or something similar. &nbsp;Usually it will be categorized under security, along with things like the BIOS password options etc. &nbsp;It's also possible that your computer doesn't have a TPM, not all do.
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If your computer has a TPM, you should find options to enable/disable/clear it in the BIOS.  It may not say "TPM" specifically, but could be called Security Chip or something similar.  Usually it will be categorized under security, along with things like the BIOS password options etc.  It's also possible that your computer doesn't have a TPM, not all do.

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Press winkey+r and run<br />
tpm.msc<br />
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what does it tell you, can you choose to activate the TPM there?
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Press winkey+r and run
tpm.msc

what does it tell you, can you choose to activate the TPM there?

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Press winkey+r and run<br />
&nbsp;tpm.msc<br />
Compatible TPM cannot be found.<br />
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How do I encrypt my drives without TPM?
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Press winkey+r and run
 tpm.msc
Compatible TPM cannot be found.

How do I encrypt my drives without TPM?

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I am trying to activate BitLocker but it says TPM not enabled. Checked the bios after updating it and do not see that option.
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I am trying to activate BitLocker but it says TPM not enabled. Checked the bios after updating it and do not see that option.

Activate TPM on a Latitude 3540

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Microsoft Legacy OS

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Windows OS

Windows 8 is a personal computer operating system developed by Microsoft as part of the Windows NT family of operating systems, with an emphasis on improving its user experience on tablets. In particular, these changes included a touch-optimized Windows shell based on Microsoft's "Metro" design language, the Start screen, a new platform for developing apps with an emphasis on touchscreen input, integration with online services, support for USB 3.0, Advanced Format hard drives, near field communications, and cloud computing. Additional security features were introduced, such as built-in antivirus software, integration with Microsoft SmartScreen phishing filtering service and support for UEFI Secure Boot on supported devices with UEFI firmware.