What's Device Guard and Credential Guard Hardware Readiness Tool for Windows 10?
0Find out what Device Guard and Credential Guard Hardware Readiness Tool for Windows 10 is, and how to use it.
Below is a list of common issues that may arise when using the Device Guard and Credential Guard Hardware Readiness Tool, along with potential fixes:
Issues:
- Unsupported processor - Requires a 64-bit CPU with Second Level Address Translation (SLAT) capabilities. Upgrade to a compatible CPU if needed.
- Unsupported RAM configuration - At least 4GB memory required. May also need to ensure memory modules are in correct slots per motherboard manual.
- Secure Boot not enabled - Needs to be enabled in UEFI firmware settings to use Credential Guard.
- Older OS version - Requires Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016/2019 to utilize features.
- Virtualization not enabled - Need to enable Intel VT-x or AMD-V virtualization in BIOS.
- TPM unavailable - Requires TPM 1.2 or higher to use Device Guard. May need to enable TPM in UEFI settings.
- Insufficient TPM resources - Indicates the TPM chip doesn't meet requirements. May need a firmware update or TPM upgrade.
- Restricted graphics drivers - Update to newest vendor graphics drivers designed for Device Guard compatibility.
- Incompatibility issues - Ensure hardware and firmware is up to date and compatible according to vendor.
Fixes:
- Update BIOS/UEFI firmware and enable required security features.
- Install all latest hardware driver updates from manufacturer.
- Adjust RAM configuration per motherboard documentation.
- Upgrade CPU if needed to one that supports virtualization and SLAT.
- Enable virtualization in BIOS settings.
- Upgrade TPM module if existing one is too old or lacking resources.
- Toggle required settings like Secure Boot in UEFI settings.
- Upgrade to Windows 10/Windows Server 2016 or newer.
- Contact hardware or motherboard manufacturer about possible compatibility issues.