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Bitlocker issue to correct on my Win 10 laptop RRS feed

  • Question

  • How do I Turn on BitLocker without TPM Windows 10?

    Getting this msg..."This device can't use a Trusted Platform Module. Your administrator must set the "Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM" option in the "Require additional authentication at startup policy for OS volumes."

    Help!

    Friday, March 11, 2016 2:00 AM

Answers

  • Hi Stephen,

    You can use the Group Policy Editor to set this option.

    1. Press the WinKey+R to display the Open dialog.

    2. Type gpedit.msc in the Open: box and click OK.

    3. In the Group Policy Editor, navigate to  Computer Configuration/Administrative Templates/Windows Components/BitLocker Drive Encryption/Operating System Drives.

    4. Right Click the Require additional authentication at startup policy and select Edit.

    5. Click the Enabled option.

    6. In the Options section, place a check mark in the Allow BitLocker without a compatible TPM option.

    7. Click Apply/OK and exit the Group Policy Editor.

    More information, please follow this blog:

    Securing Windows 10 with BitLocker Drive Encryption

    https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/mvpawardprogram/2016/01/12/securing-windows-10-with-bitlocker-drive-encryption/


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    Monday, March 14, 2016 2:56 AM