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Microsoft Windows technology for full disk(volume) encryption.

BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature that adds a layer of security to storage devices to protect data and sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands. BitLocker is available in the Windows 7 Enterprise and Ultimate Operating Systems as well as Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 Operating Systems.

Features include:

  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Ability to encrypt Removable storage devices
  • AES 128-bit encryption
  • Group Policy and Active Directory integration
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Convert to Managed BitLocker

I've been setting up an encryption policy using MBAM; after some trial-and-error, I finally got it working! Adding new laptops is a breeze! However... I have several laptops that were encrypten using BitLocker (and they're reporting to the MBAM…
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securing source code with bitlocker

We need to deploy a web based application at a client site where it will be within their local intranet. Part of our requirement is to provide some basic security to protect our IP. I realise that nothings a 100% guaranteed fix but we are just…
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Upgrade Trusted Platform Module (TPM)?

I have some systems that I am unable to enable Bitlocker on. The TPM wizard reports that the version of the TPM is inadequate to function with bitlocker. Is it possible to upgrade a TPM to 1.2?
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Failed Dell PERC H700 Firmware Upgrade with Windows 2008 R2 BitLocker Enabled

I attempted to use the Dell openManage Server Update Utility within Windows to update the firmware on the Dell PERC H700 controller and was given the following error: 'The update package cannot be run because the operating system is running Windows…
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Does the system volume have to be encrypted before encrypting data volumes, BitLocker?

I am considering using BitLocker to encrypt a server's data partitions. It isn't fully clear in the documentation; does the system volume (partition) need to be encrypted before other partitions on the system may be encrypted?
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Unlock bitlocker disk via cmd

how can I unlock a bitloker-locked disk via batch (or cmd line)? What I need is to replicate the effect of the default action you see in the context menu of the unit (i.e. unlocking temporarly the unit providing the secret password). Thx
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Bitlocker in Windows 7: how to change from USB key to PIN?

I've just encrypted my drives using Bitlocker but since I don't have TPM, I went with USB key. Is it possible to switch that method to PIN or is it too late now and I have to re-encrypt the drives?
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"There are currently no power options available" message when using BitLocker on Windows

I have a Windows 10 IoT Enterprise version 21H2 (not in a domain). I encrypted C partition using BitLocker configured to auto-unlock using the TPM module of the PC. Each time I enable BitLocker, the "Shutdown" / "Restart" options disappear from the…
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How to make GPO not apply to certain OU's

I am having issues to make a GPO not apply to a certain OU. I have a bitlocker GPO that uses password on domain level. (so applies to every ou) but I want it to exclude the computer and users that are part of the security OU. Because I want to use…
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Lock-Bitlocker after Robocopy - access denied

I'm trying to create a backup script that unlocks an external bitlocker drive, robocopies files to it, then locks it when it's done. I am able to unlock and copy just fine, but the final step of "Lock-Bitlocker" is giving me an "access denied" error…
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Lock removable drives to domain/network with BitLocker

I have a network/domain of PCs that users use and don't have administrative privileges. Occasionally, they copy some data to USB drives to move between machines. I need to prevent data written to those drives from being accessible outside of the…
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Why is Bitlocker missing from Control Panel?

I have a Dell Latitude Vista Ultimate Laptop that has Bitlocker installed on it and now I want to change the way it is set up. The trouble is that the BitLocker item in control panel is missing. All the docs on the web say it should be under the…
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Syncml(500): The recipient encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the request - Intune Bitlocker

When trying to enable encryption (BitLocker) from Intune using a profile under Windows10_EndpointProtection , it throws out an error like this: Syncml(500): The recipient encountered an unexpected condition which prevented it from fulfilling the…
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Bitlocked VHDX and VM import

I have a Windows VM with two drives: OS(C) and DATA(D). The DATA drive is encrypted with bitlocker. Upon restarting the VM, Windows would ask me to "unlock the DATA drive" prompting for the key. I have now exported this VM, and imported it back on…
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Moving BitLocker startup key from flash memory to USB key?

I'm experimenting with setting up our company laptops with Win7 and BitLocker. There's no TPM available so I'm using the USB startup key option. In my testing I put the encryption key on a MemoryStick flash card and it's working fine. To test test…
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