TPM 2.0 Support in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2

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.

Details

The TPM is a hardware device that provides a secure way to store and manage cryptographic keys. TPM 2.0 is the latest version of the TPM specification, and it offers a number of new features and improvements over previous versions. The hotfix that is described in this article adds support for TPM 2.0 to Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This hotfix enables these operating systems to use TPM 2.0 devices to store and manage cryptographic keys.

How to obtain the hotfix

The hotfix that is described in this article is available from the Microsoft Download Center.

Installation instructions

To install the hotfix, follow these steps: 1. Download the hotfix package to a temporary location. 2. Extract the files from the hotfix package to a folder on your hard drive. 3. Run the Setup.exe file. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

Restart requirement

You must restart your computer after you install this hotfix.

Conclusion

This hotfix adds support for TPM 2.0 to Windows 7 SP1 and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This hotfix enables these operating systems to use TPM 2.0 devices to store and manage cryptographic keys. This support for TPM 2.0 can help to improve the security of these operating systems.