How to Fix This Device Can't Use a Trusted Platform Module

BitLocker is a type of tool used to encrypt the drive. It is a feature included in most latest versions of
windows. This tool is especially useful if you need to protect the drive. Moreover, it restricts unauthorized access to your system by working along with TPM. 

Now this BitLocker is not always flawless. '' This device can't use a Trusted Platform Module '' is a windows related error which occurs when you try to apply a BitLocker driver encryption to a partition. Al though problems like this seems alarming, this error message comes with potential fixes that everyone can easily implement.

In this article, I will be discussing about How to Fix This Device Can't Use a Trusted Platform Module. If you are also a one struggling to enable BitLocker encryption, the following solutions may help you.

Let's get started,

1. Use BitLocker without TPM

Most often this error happens if the motherboard doesn't contain a TMP chip. So simply by making the BitLocker to work without the TMP chip you can get rid if this error. One way to do this is by making some changes in the Local group policies.

To use BitLocker without TPM,

1. Press ''Windows + R''
2. Type ''gpedit.msc''
3. Expand ''Computer configuration'' option
4. Expand ''Administrative templates'' option
5. Expand ''Windows component'' option
6. Expand ''BitLocker Driver Encryption'' option
7. Expand ''Operating system drives'' option
8. Double click on the option ''Required additional authentication at startup''
9. Change the settings to enabled
10. Check the box ''Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM''
11. Press Apply and Ok

2. Clear TPM

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a chip used in motherboard that provides various security measures. Using BitLocker without TPM can be inappropriate to users, if the device is incorporated with the hardware. So you must find a way to use TPM without turning it off. The best known way for this is by clearing TPM.

To clear TPM,

1. Press ''Windows + R''
2. Type ''tpm.msc''
3. Navigate to the ''Actions'' tab
4. Press ''Clear TPM'' 

3. Reconnect Domain

The current domain which you have connected can be the reason behind this error. Under this condition, you can resolve the issue easily by reconnecting the domain.

To reconnect domain,

1. Go to Start
2. Type ''Settings'' and Click on it
3. Press ''Accounts''
4. Click on ''Access work or school''
5. Select and disconnect the domain
6. Follow the onscreen instructions
7. Restart the PC

After your PC restarts, reconnect the domain to see if the issue has been fixed.