Getting error “This machine cant use a Trusted Platform Module error while turn on Bitlocker Drive encryption.
It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes.
Bit-Locker feature included with Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Microsoft Windows.
you might simply Right-tap on the Drive and select Turn on BitLocker to encrypt a volume in Windows 10.
But users notice while turn on Bitlocker Drive Encryption fail with errorThis gear cant use a Trusted Platform Module.
And the BitLocker encryption cant start, The full message would be like.
This unit cant use a Trusted Platform Module.
Here fallow bellow we have some tips to fix and allow Bitlocker without a compatible TPM.
Before the move to troubleshooting first, understand What exactly the error.
What is a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and what is the Administrator policy?
When BitLocker uses TPM, it stores the encryption key on the chip itself.
So whats all the stuff about selecting X and Y policy for OS volumes?
Lets see how to this on Group policy.
The Group policy feature is not available on Windows Home and starter editions.
Update the Group policy to take effect changes Immediately.
To do this press Win + R on run Typegpupdate / forceand hit enter key.
A command prompt will open with updating policy.
after successfully complete the update close command and move to Turn On Bitlocker Drive Encryption.
Now This time you didnt face any problem or error.
