diff --git a/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/switch-pcr-banks-on-tpm-2-0-devices.md b/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/switch-pcr-banks-on-tpm-2-0-devices.md index eacf850aab..6835ee1323 100644 --- a/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/switch-pcr-banks-on-tpm-2-0-devices.md +++ b/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/switch-pcr-banks-on-tpm-2-0-devices.md @@ -50,6 +50,22 @@ As a result, if the currently used PCR bank is switched all keys that have been Before switching PCR banks you should suspend or disable BitLocker – or have your recovery key ready. For steps on how to switch PCR banks on your PC, you should contact your OEM or UEFI vendor. +## How can I identify which PCR bank is being used? + +You can identify which PCR bank is currently used by Windows by looking at the registry. + +Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\IntegrityServices + +DWORD: TPMActivePCRBanks + +Defines which PCR banks are currently active. + +Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\IntegrityServices + +DWORD: TPMDigestAlgID + +Algorithm ID of the PCR bank that Windows is currently using. + ## Related topics - [Trusted Platform Module](trusted-platform-module-top-node.md) (list of topics)