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    TPM Embedded Chip

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by dwayneseah, Dec 31, 2008.

  1. dwayneseah

    dwayneseah Notebook Enthusiast

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    What exactly is the purpose of TPM and how does it work? My notebook has it but I am not sure what is does
     
    dwayneseah, Dec 31, 2008
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    vinumsv MobileFreak™

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    More info : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trusted_Platform_Module
     
    vinumsv, Jan 1, 2009
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  3. MaXimus

    MaXimus Notebook Deity

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    someone care to explain that in English?
     
    MaXimus, Jan 2, 2009
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    hehe , oK mate :D I will try my level best

    TPM stands for Trusted Platform Module, which is a chip to be included in the PC for extra security of the system. It works hand-in-hand with the BitLocker function in the Windows Vista to encrypt the entire PC system when necessary. It also provides other security functions such to prevent system configuration to be changed by un-authorized people. If you PC is used by many people, or if you PC is a portable device that may potentially lost, I strongly suggest you to get the TPM. If it is only a desktop PC only for yourself, then TPM is nice to have but not necessary.
     
    vinumsv, Jan 2, 2009
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  5. maiki

    maiki Notebook Evangelist

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    What if one has a system with TPM, but has no need for its features? I would assume that having it on probably uses some memory, or in some way impacts the system, no? (Drivers running for it, at least.) Is there a way to turn it off, uninstall the software that controls it?
     
    maiki, Jan 3, 2009
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    No Mate , its a Hardware Chip which helps TPM Based software to store the KEY which can used to encrypt / decrypt the date :D

    so it doesn't use any resources unless used :rolleyes2:
     
    vinumsv, Jan 5, 2009
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