How to Fix the Trusted Module Platform C0090016 (TPM) Error in Windows 10

  How to Fix the Trusted Module Platform C0090016 (TPM) Error in Windows 10 The TPM is great for security, until it stops working. Here's how you fix it. A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a hardware-based security measure used to authenticate your PC. Sometimes, the TPM may malfunction, resulting in users not being able to access applications such as Outlook or Microsoft Office. Thankfully, there are quite a few ways you can fix the TPM malfunctioning error. 1. Perform a Clean Boot The first step in resolving common Windows errors is to perform a clean boot to check whether third-party software is causing the issue. It's not unusual for third-party software to conflict with your Windows PC. Here's how you can clean boot your PC: In the Start menu search bar, type  sysconfig . In the search results, click on  System Configuration . In the next window, click on the  Services  tab. Check the  Hide all Microsoft services  box. Then select all the ser...