Windows 7 Hotfix for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 Support

Introduction

This article describes a hotfix that adds support for Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. For more information about how to obtain a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article: 976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article.

This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix Download Available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article.

If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Conclusion

This hotfix resolves a critical issue with TPM 2.0 support in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. By installing this hotfix, users can take advantage of the enhanced security features provided by TPM 2.0 and improve the overall reliability of their systems.