From 41e2c9c5c58e72f683d5b5102cf24653d690298e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Gabe Stocco Date: Tue, 28 Mar 2017 11:14:18 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Add clarification for removal of the Change Owner Password button --- ...nitialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md | 14 ++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+) diff --git a/windows/keep-secure/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md b/windows/keep-secure/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md index 813dde388c..a1526fe442 100644 --- a/windows/keep-secure/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md +++ b/windows/keep-secure/initialize-and-configure-ownership-of-the-tpm.md @@ -147,6 +147,20 @@ If you want to stop using the services that are provided by the TPM, you can use - If you do not have the removable storage device with your saved TPM owner password, click **I want to enter the password**. In the **Type your TPM owner password** dialog box, type your password (including hyphens), and then click **Turn TPM Off**. - If you did not save your TPM owner password or no longer know it, click **I do not have the TPM owner password**, and follow the instructions that are provided in the dialog box and subsequent UEFI screens to turn off the TPM without entering the password. + +### Change the TPM Owner Password (Windows 10, version 1607 or earlier only) + +If you have the owner password available, see [Change the TPM Owner Password](https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/itpro/windows/keep-secure/change-the-tpm-owner-password), you can use TPM.msc to change the TPM Owner Password. + +1. Open the TPM MMC (tpm.msc). + +2. In the **Action** pane, click **Change the Owner Password** + + - If you saved your TPM owner password on a removable storage device, insert it, and then click **I have the owner password file**. In the **Select backup file with the TPM owner password** dialog box, click **Browse** to locate the .tpm file that is saved on your removable storage device, click **Open**, and then click **Turn TPM Off**. + + - If you do not have the removable storage device with your saved TPM owner password, click **I want to enter the password**. In the **Type your TPM owner password** dialog box, type your password (including hyphens), and then click **Turn TPM Off**. + +This capability was fully removed from TPM.msc in later versions of Windows. ## Use the TPM cmdlets