Trusted Platform Module TPM 2.0 Hotfix for Windows 7 and Server 2008
Overview
The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a security chip that provides hardware-based security features for Windows devices. TPM 2.0 is the latest version of the TPM specification, and it offers a number of new features and enhancements over previous versions. Microsoft has released a hotfix that adds support for TPM 2.0 in Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) and Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. This hotfix is only available for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 and Server 2008.
Details
The hotfix adds support for the following TPM 2.0 features: * **Device Virtualization:** This feature allows multiple virtual machines to share the same TPM. This can improve security and performance by reducing the number of TPMs that need to be managed. * **Key Storage:** This feature allows the TPM to store cryptographic keys. This can improve security by protecting keys from software attacks. * **Attestation:** This feature allows the TPM to provide proof of the identity of a device. This can be used to verify the authenticity of a device before allowing it to access sensitive data.
Installation
To install the hotfix, download the Microsoft.zip file and extract the contents to a folder on your computer. Then, open the Command Prompt as an administrator and navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. At the command prompt, type the following command: ``` msiexec /i Microsoft.msi ``` Press Enter to install the hotfix.
Restart
After the hotfix has been installed, you must restart your computer.
Verification
To verify that the hotfix has been installed, open the Device Manager. Then, expand the "Security Devices" node. You should see a new device listed named "Trusted Platform Module".
Troubleshooting
If you have any problems installing or using the hotfix, please consult the Microsoft support website.
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