How does Windows use the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for enhanced security in hardware and software?

[ProfRon]

Man, you know how your PC sometimes feels like it's got its own little vault inside? Windows taps into TPM to make sure that vault stays locked tight. It grabs those secret keys from the chip and uses them to encrypt your files without you even noticing. I mean, if someone tries to swap out parts on your hardware, TPM spots the trick right away. It whispers to Windows that something's off, and boot-up just halts. You wake up one day, and your login is way tougher to crack because TPM ties your password to the actual machine. No more easy swaps or fake setups fooling the system. Software side, it checks that your apps haven't been messed with by shady code. Windows leans on TPM to verify everything runs clean from the start. I tried it once on my old laptop, and it felt like the OS grew eyes in the back of its head. You get that peace where your data hides in plain sight but super safe. Even updates from Microsoft play nice only if TPM gives the thumbs up. It's like having a bouncer for your whole setup, hardware and all.

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