This Device Can’t Use a Trusted Platform Module

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This Device Cant Use a Trusted Platform Module
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Overview

• When you do get the notification This device
  cannot use a Trusted Platform Module, it could
  be because your computer lacks a TPM chip or
  because of group policies. Users have reported
  receiving the above error message while
  attempting to encrypt a drive on Windows 10 using
  the built-in BitLocker. If you look attentively
  at the error message, youll notice the solution
  unfortunately, not everyone has the skills to
  apply the workaround.

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Overview

• BitLocker is a key feature of Windows 10 that
  comes in useful when we need to encrypt
  particular hard disks to prevent unauthorized
  access. If youre unfamiliar, the Trusted
  Platform Module, or TPM, is a chip found in most
  motherboards that are used to generate and store
  cryptographic keys. After reading this article,
  you will be able to get around the problem.

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Overview
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BitLocker

• BitLocker is an important function in Windows.
  This program is useful if you wish to encrypt a
  drive to prevent others from accessing it and
  protect data. Starting with Windows Vista, it is
  only available in Windows Pro and Enterprise
  editions.
• BitLockers encryption technique is AES in XTS or
  CBC (cipher block chaining) mode with a 128-bit
  or 256-bit key by default.
• In a nutshell, BitLocker is an easy-to-use and
  sophisticated encryption tool that encrypts your
  whole hard drive and protects your system from
  illegal alterations.

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3 Solutions of Fixing the Problem Trusted
Platform Module Error
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Solution 1 Allow Bitlocker to Function Without a
TPM

• As previously stated, the problem arises when
  your motherboard lacks a TPM chip. In this
  instance, you can disable BitLocker and use
  BitLocker without a TPM chip. To do so, youll
  need to change the group policy on your system.
  This is how you do it
• 1. To launch the Run dialog box, press Windows
  Key R.
• 2.Press Enter after typing gpedit.msc.

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Solution 1 Allow Bitlocker to Function Without a
TPM

• 3. Go to the following directory once the Local
  Group Policy Editor has opened
• Computer Configuration gt Administrative Templates
  gt Windows Components gt BitLocker Drive Encryption
  gt Operating System Drives
• 4. Double-click the policy titled Require extra
  authentication at startup to configure it.
• 5. The setting is set to Not Configured by
  default. It should now be set to Enabled.
• 6. After that, tick the box that says Allow
  Bitlocker without a suitable TPM.

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Solution 1 Allow Bitlocker to Function Without a
TPM

• 7. Click OK after clicking Apply.
• 8. Restart your computer to see if the problem
  has been resolved.

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Solution 2 Clear TPM

• Clearing TPM is useful if you still want to use
  the TPM and make sure your system has the device
  as part of the hardware. Follow the steps below
  to get started
• Step 1 To open the Run window, press Win R.

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Solution 2 Clear TPM

• Step 2 Click OK after typing tpm.msc.

• Step 2 Click OK after Step 3 Select Clear TPM
  from the Actions page and restart the system.

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Solution 3 Reset the Computer Domain 

• The problem is occasionally caused by the domain
  to which you are connected. If this is the case
  for you, you can try to fix the problem by
  leaving the domain and then rejoining it. To
  leave the domain, follow these steps
• 1. To open Settings, press Windows Key I.
• 2. Go to Accounts and then to the Work and
  School Access tab.
• 3. Click Disconnect after selecting the domain to
  which you are connected.

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Solution 3 Reset the Computer Domain 
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Solution 3 Reset the Computer Domain 

• 4. Exit the domain by following the on-screen
  pop-ups.
• 5. Reboot your computer.
• 6. If you want to, you can join the domain again.
• 7. Check to see if the problem has been resolved.

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Conclusion

• When using BitLocker, does the error this device
  cant use a Trusted Platform Module appear in
  Windows 10? Now you can read this post and
  attempt the solutions given to fix the BitLocker
  problem. If You follow these steps you would fix
  the problem with your computer. We hope this
  article might help you to find the solution to
  your problem.

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