TPM Ownership
In order for Windows to use the TPM to store BitLocker keys, Windows must control the TPM. Windows 8 system will take control of an un-owned TPM automatically, but Windows 7 requires a couple extra steps.
- Open the TPM Console as administrator: On the Start menu, type tpm.msc then right-click the TPM.msc icon in the search result and select Run
as administrator.

Figure 3: TPM Management Console
- Select the action Take control of the TPM or Initialize TPM.
- Choose the option to automatically create the password.

Figure 4: Creating a TPM password.
- When prompted, you dont need to save TPM password. Just click Initialize.

Figure 5: You don't need to save the TPM password.

Figure 6: Initializing the TPM.
- You may be prompted to reboot the computer. When the computer restarts, but before it begins to load Windows, you should see a prompt asking if you want to allow a change to the TPM configuration. Select Modify with the arrow keys and
hit enter.

Figure 6: Select Modify to confirm TPM ownership change.
At this point, Windows owns the TPM and will be able to use it to store BitLocker information.