In this article, we will show the steps to add TPM to VM on VMware. Bobcares, as a part of our Server Management Services, offers solutions to every query that comes our way.

How to add TPM to VM on VMware?

We can follow the below steps to enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware:

1. Launch VMware Workstation.
2. Choose a VM.
3. Select Settings from the VM menu.
4. Select the Options tab.
5. Choose the Access Control option.
6. Select the Encrypt button from the “Encryption” section.
7. Make a password for encryption.
8. Select the Encrypt option.
9. Select Advanced.
10. Select the UEFI option and check the Enable secure boot option under the “Firmware type” column (Optional step).
11. Select the Hardware tab.
12. Select the Add button.
13. To run Windows 11, use the Trusted Platform Module option.
14. Click the Finish button.
15. Hit the OK button.

We can follow the below steps to create a VM with support for TPM:

1. Start up VMware Workstation.
2. Choose a New virtual machine from the File menu.
3. Select the Next option.
4. Choose the latest virtual machine hardware compatibility option.
5. Select the Next option.
6. Choose the option I will install the operating system later.
7. Select the Next option.
8. Choose Microsoft Windows from the “Guest operating system” drop-down menu.
9. Choose Windows 10 x64 from the “Version” drop-down menu.
10. Select the Next option.
11. Confirm the name of the Windows 11 VM.
12. Specify the storage location of the VM.
13. Tap the Next option.
14. Choose the number of processor cores.
15. Tap the Next option.
16. Set the RAM size.
17. Tap the Next option.
18. Choose the preferred network connection.
19. Select the Next option.
20. Use the default I/O controller types option.
21. Select the Next option.
22. Choose the virtual disc type option.
23. Click the Create a new virtual disk option.
24. Select the Next option.
25. Enter the disc size in gigabytes.
26. Use the default values for the remaining options.
27. Select the Next option.
28. Select the Next button once more.
29. Hit the Finish button.
30. Choose the VM.
31. Select Settings from the VM menu.
32. Select the Options tab.
33. Choose the Access Control option.
34. Select the Encrypt button under the “Encryption” section.
35. Make an encryption password.
36. Select the Encrypt button.
37. Select the Hardware tab.
38. Select the Add button.
39. Choose the Trusted Platform Module option.
40. Hit the Finish button.

Now we can install Windows 11 on a VM using VMware Workstation.

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Conclusion

The article provides the steps from our Tech team to enable TPM and Secure Boot on VMware as well as to create a VM with support for TPM.