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full disk encryption feature included with select editions of Windows Vista and later

BitLocker (codenamed Cornerstone and formerly known as Secure Startup) is a full disk encryption feature included with select editions of Windows Vista and later. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes.

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Having Issues Checking Workstation Bitlocker Status Remotely

I've created a ps1 file that runs on our UTIL server for all workstations on our domain that checks if the computer is online, skips offline computers, checks bitlocker status, formats results, and writes to a CSV file. The script essentially uses…
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Suspend Bitlocker if Bitlocker Encryption is enabled

I have a powershell script which updates the BIOS from our Computers. I would like to supend the bitlocker with this command "Suspend-BitLocker -MountPoint C: -RebootCount 1" But only if Bitlocker is enabled. Is there a chance to do this? Thank you…
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How can I create a proper do-while loop using Powershell

I want the script to generate a random last group (Key0) and try to unlock the drive on each iteration with the concatenated string (Key), but is not working. I execute the script and it just makes one try. It seems the while is not working. Do { …
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knowing whether bitlocker or bitlocker togo is used on a drive

I am trying to make out whether bitlocker or bitlocker togo(i.e. bitclocker on removable drive) is used to encrypt a drive. so basically its about knowing the volumeType as seen by bitlocker. I tried using WMI class Win32_EncryptableVolume to get…
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GPO Startup powershell script not executing

I have a powershell script that I am trying to run at computer startup through a GPO using the new tab for powershell scripts that can be found in the group policy editor. No matter what, it does not seem to be running at all, and I suspect the…
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Custom password bitlocker via command prompt or powershell C#

I'm stuck on a problem with BitLocker. Essentially, I'm trying to develop a tool in C# that automatically encrypts external drives with a customized password and saves the recovery key (file) into a directory chosen by me. I found some commands to…
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Bitlocker conversion status as var in bat

So I am writing a script that should be able to decrypt bitlocker encrypted drives, show the percentage and conversion status refreshing those 2 every few seconds. The problem is that when it refreshes, it thinks the task is done and moves to the…
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Change BitLocker Pin with Batch File

I work in the IT department of our organization. When a remote employee leaves the company we would like our automation tool (K1000) to push a batch file command to force change the BitLocker pin and reboot the computer. I wrote a batch file to…
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powershell bitlocker won't unlock drive properly

I'm about to write a powershell backup script. - First step is to autodetect specific USB drives (by drive-ID) - then, unlock-bitlocker unlocks the drive (by password) - free disk space is checked - backup is copied to hard drive - lock-bitlocker…
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Using Microsoft Account vs. Local one to back-up Bitlocker recovery key

I am trying to encrypt my hard drive, on a Windows 10 Pro machine, with Bitlocker. I got to the point where I need to back-up my recovery key via a Microsoft Account, USB drive, or print it out. When I attempt to go the Microsoft Account route, it…
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Powershell bitlocker check

Hi im having diffeculties to get my script working: It keeps failing on the first write output, even when the powershell version is higher then 4. It only works when I remove And $winver -eq $os1 -or $os2 -or $os3. Otherwise it keeps telling me my…
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Will hardware bitlocker help if pc is stolen?

So I noticed that with hardware TPM you dont need a password (you just save the private key to external USB). Now, imagine someone stole my PC (which has the TPM hardware on it), couldn't they just install a fresh copy of windows 10 in a new hard…
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Does bitlocker encrypt Bios

Just a basic question. Does full disk encryption (such as bitlocker) encrypt the Bios or just the OS. I know a TPM is required, so that makes me think the Bios is encrypted but I just wanted to be sure.
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What does 'precision level' mean in this WMI method?

I have an app that needs to run the GetConversionStatus method of the Win32_EncryptableVolume class in WMI to detect various information about the state of Bitlocker on the current machine. The MSDN page for this method defines a parameter named…
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VB.net get bitlocker Password ID from Active Directory

I have a VB.net program that I am trying to add a bitlocker lookup tool that will search active directory for the machine name, and display the "Password ID" as well as the "Recovery Password" So far my script/code works flawlessly for the lookup…
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