How to Install TPM Diagnostics Tool in Windows 11

This guide shows you how to install or remove the TPM Diagnostics tool on Windows 11.

Why: The TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a chip inside your computer that keeps your data secure. This tool lets you see exactly what your chip is capable of doing.

What happens when done: You will have a specialized utility installed that provides technical reports about your computer’s security hardware.

Note: You must have administrator privileges to install or remove this feature.

Using the Settings App

You can add this tool through your computer’s settings menu.

1. Open the Start menu and select Settings Windows Settings app. You can also press Windows Key + I on your keyboard.

2. Click on the Apps button on the left side of the window.

3. Click the Optional features box to open more settings.

4. Click the View features button.

5. Type “TPM” into the search box.
6. Check the box next to TPM Diagnostics and click Next.

6. Click Install.

To remove the tool, follow these same steps and uncheck the box for TPM Diagnostics.

Using the Command Prompt

If you prefer using text commands, you can use the Command Prompt Command Prompts as an administrator.

Note: You must run the Command Prompt as an administrator to perform these actions.

To install the tool, type this command and press Enter:

DISM /Online /Add-Capability /CapabilityName:Tpm.TpmDiagnostics~~~~0.0.1.0

To remove the tool, type this command and press Enter:

DISM /Online /Remove-Capability /CapabilityName:Tpm.TpmDiagnostics~~~~0.0.1.0

How to Use the Tool

Once installed, you can see information about your TPM chip by typing the following command in the Command Prompt:

TpmDiagnostics.exe GetCapabilities

If you just type TpmDiagnostics.exe and press Enter, the computer will show you a list of all available commands you can use to check your security hardware.

Reference: Microsoft.com

Summary

The TPM Diagnostics tool is an optional Windows feature that helps you check the health and capabilities of your computer’s security chip. You can easily manage it through the Settings app or the Command Prompt. It is a useful tool for anyone who needs to verify that their hardware security features are working correctly.

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