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# Disable/Enable TPM

*TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is a security chip used by Windows for features like BitLocker and Windows Hello. Some products require it to be disabled in order to run properly.*

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**Before disabling TPM (either method):**

* Disable all **Windows Hello** sign-in options (PIN, fingerprint, face) for your Windows account — otherwise you may be unable to sign in after the restart.
* Make sure **BitLocker** is turned off — disabling TPM while BitLocker is active can lock you out of your drive.
  {% endhint %}

## Method 1: Disable TPM in BIOS (Recommended)

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### 🔑 Enter BIOS/UEFI

Restart your computer and repeatedly press the BIOS key during startup.

**Common keys:**

* DEL
* F2
* F10
* ESC

You should now be inside the BIOS/UEFI settings.
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{% step %}

### 🔍 Locate TPM Settings

Navigate through the BIOS menu. TPM is usually found under:

* Security
* Advanced
* Trusted Computing

It may also appear as:

* TPM
* Intel PTT (Platform Trust Technology)
* AMD fTPM (Firmware TPM)
  {% endstep %}

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### 🔧 Disable TPM

Select the TPM-related option and change it from:

**Enabled → Disabled**
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### 💾 Save Changes

Press **F10** or go to **Save & Exit**, then confirm your changes.

Your system will restart with TPM disabled.
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### ✅ Verify TPM is Disabled (Optional)

1. Press **Windows + R**
2. Type: `tpm.msc`
3. Confirm the status shows TPM is disabled or not available.
   {% endstep %}
   {% endstepper %}

## Method 2: Registry (No TPM Option in BIOS)

In rare cases, your BIOS may not have a TPM option at all. You can disable TPM through the Windows registry instead — make sure you have read the warning at the top of this page first.

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### Open the Registry Editor

1. Press **Windows + R**
2. Type: `regedit` and hit **Enter**
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### Navigate to the TPM Service Key

In the top address bar, paste the following and hit **Enter**:

```
HKLM\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\TPM
```

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### Change the ImagePath Value

1. Double-click **`ImagePath`**
2. Change the value from:\
   `\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tpm.sys`\
   to:\
   `\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tpm0.sys`
3. Click **OK**
   {% endstep %}

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### Restart Your PC

After the restart, TPM will no longer load.
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## Re-Enabling TPM

To turn TPM back on, undo whichever method you used, then restart your PC:

* **BIOS method:** go back into your BIOS and change the TPM option from **Disabled → Enabled**.
* **Registry method:** change the `ImagePath` value back to `\SystemRoot\System32\drivers\tpm.sys`.

You can verify it is active again with **Windows + R** → `tpm.msc`.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Having trouble, or locked out after disabling TPM?** Create a ticket in our [Discord](https://ssz.gg/discord) and our support team will assist you.
{% endhint %}


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