TPM related stuff

Seguk0 · June 25, 2021

So since you will need TPM 2.0 for Windows 11 I had to read up on what it is and not all the things are clear yet. Do you guys know if you can move HDD or SSD between two PCs if its enabled?
For example, operating sys dies, and I cannot boot into Windows and I have to reinstall it. In the past when this happened I just took the SSD out and plugged it into my second PC to save all the data and then I proceeded to reinstall windows.

Will I still be able to do this or not?

WkdPaul · June 25, 2021

* your thread was moved to the Windows section *

GoodBytes · June 25, 2021

TPM is a security chip used for multiple purposes. It can used to protect firmware, encrypt saved passwords, and also, if setup, Bitdrive encryption feature.

Assuming that Bitdrive encryption feature is not enabled by default under Windows 11, or you disabled it afterwards, then your drive won't be encrypted, and so can be transferred between systems. That said you also have a recovery key generated and store in your MS account automatically to decrypt a drive