When TPM is enabled, the virtual machine is restricted from running on other Mac computers, and by default, it cannot be started on another computer if copied or moved. Always have a backup of important information, especially recovery keys. Important: it is not recommended to move, copy or clone a virtual machine with enabled TPM.

Note: Starting with Parallels Desktop 17.1.0, a virtual TPM chip is added automatically to new Windows 11 virtual machines. So, a virtual TPM chip is required for upgrading to Windows 11. On September 16, 2021, Microsoft has announced the change that aligns the enforcement of the Windows 11 system requirements on Virtual Machines (VMs) to be the same as it is for physical PCs. All Editions of Parallels Desktop 16 support this feature on Mac computers with Apple M1 chips starting with Parallels Desktop 16.5.2. In Parallels Desktop 15 and 16 for Intel-based Mac computers, a vTPM chip is available for Pro and Business Editions only.

Moreover, Parallels Desktop 17 adds support for a virtual TPM on Mac computers with Apple M1 chip. Starting with Parallels Desktop 17, virtual Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0 support is available for all Parallels Desktop for Mac Editions: Standard, Pro, and Business. Note: adding a TPM chip will automatically enable Secure Boot in your VM. Parallels Desktop encrypts this file using Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with 128 bits key length and puts the password in Mac System Keychain, which, in turn, is encrypted physical storage, and only Parallels Desktop (or Mac admin) can read the TPM password from Mac Keychain. Virtual Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a cryptographic component that can be added to Windows 10 and newer Windows virtual machines (VM) with UEFI BIOS. Virtual TPM is an optional layer of security for a virtual machine and allows you to protect data from unauthorized access and use additional Windows security features.Īfter adding a virtual TPM chip to a VM, Parallels Desktop creates an encrypted file within the virtual machine bundle that acts as a TPM storage.

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