This post will show you how to fix Error 0x80290300, Cannot clear TPM in BIOS. It occurs when clearing TPM information on specific Windows 11/10 devices. The complete error message reads:
0x80290300: A general error was detected when attempting to acquire the BIOS’s response to a Physical Presence command.
The message usually appears when the RESET of TPM from OS or OS Management of TPM options are disabled in the BIOS. Fortunately, you can follow some simple suggestions to fix the error.
Fix Cannot clear TPM in BIOS, Error 0x80290300
Follow these suggestions if you cannot clear TPM in BIOS and receive error 0x80290300 on your Windows computer:
- Enable RESET of TPM from OS and OS Management of TPM options
- Clear TPM from the TPM Management Console
- Update BIOS
Now, let’s see these in detail.
1] Enable RESET of TPM from OS and OS Management of TPM options
Start by enabling RESET of TPM from OS and OS Management of TPM options in the system BIOS. Boot into the BIOS and navigate to the Security > TPM Embedded Security page. Here, you’ll find these options, enable them, and see if the error 0x80290300 cannot clear TPM gets fixed.
2] Clear TPM from the TPM Management Console
If enabling the above options didn’t help, try clearing the TPM from the management console. Here’s how:
- Press Windows + R to open Run, type tpm.msc, and hit Enter.
- The TPM Management Console will now open; click on Clear TPM in the right pane.
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3] Update BIOS
If none of the above steps could help you, update the Motherboard’s BIOS. An outdated or corrupted BIOS may be the real culprit. On updating the BIOS, you should be able to clear TPM from BIOS.
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How do you fix TPM failure?
Enable TPM in your system BIOS and update its drivers to fix TPM failure. However, if that doesn’t help, clear TPM from the Management Console, take ownership of the NGC folder and delete it.
What causes TPM lockout?
A user continuously entering an incorrect PIN several times can cause a TPM lockout. The number of times a user can enter an incorrect PIN so the TPM locks itself depends on the manufacturer.