TPM fundamentals — by Microsoft Learn

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Explains what a TPM is and how keys are sealed to it (for example for BitLocker), plus anti-hammering lockout behaviour. Useful background before clearing a TPM or changing firmware.

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Source: TPM fundamentals by Microsoft Learn. Licence: Link only (©).

Source reviewed: 2026-11-02
Link checked: 2026-11-02
Tested hands-on: Not by Oddbyte.Me

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