A TPM is a chip that offers cryptographic functions, such as generating and storing encryption keys to enable features like Windows Hello, BitLocker, and others. Secure Boot is a firmware technology that protects the boot process so that malware (such as rootkits) cannot attack the trusted OS during startup. If you plan to install Insider Preview builds or run the final version of Windows 11 on a virtual machine using VMware Workstation, the application includes TPM and Secure Boot options. Since we are dealing with virtualization, you are not required to have the computer components physically. In this guide, you will learn the steps to enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine.
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Enable TPM and Secure Boot on VM to install Windows 11
To enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the computer should include the required security components to pass the requirements check to upgrade to Windows 11.
Create Windows 11 VM on VMware with TPM and Secure Boot support
To create a virtual machine with support for TPM and Secure Boot, use these steps: After you complete the steps, you should be able to install Windows 11 on a virtual machine using VMware Workstation. (See also this video tutorial to complete this task.)
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