Q&A

How do I enable BitLocker in MDT?

How do I enable BitLocker in MDT?

To configure your environment for BitLocker, you will need to do the following:

1. Configure Active Directory for BitLocker.
2. Download the various BitLocker scripts and tools.
3. Configure the operating system deployment task sequence for BitLocker.
4. Configure the rules (CustomSettings. ini) for BitLocker.

Is TPM required for BitLocker to Go?

System requirements. For BitLocker to use the system integrity check provided by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), the computer must have TPM 1.2 or later. If your computer does not have a TPM, enabling BitLocker requires that you save a startup key on a removable device, such as a USB flash drive.

How do I access BitLocker encrypted drive in Windows 10?

To enable BitLocker on your device, use these steps:

1. Open Start.
2. Search for Control Panel and click the top result to open the app.
3. Click on System and Security.
4. Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption.
5. Under the “Operating system drive” section, click the Turn on BitLocker option.
6. Select the encryption to unlock method:

How do I enable BitLocker in task sequence?

To enable Full Disk Encryption in a task sequence using Configuration Manager 1910, right click on a task sequence and choose Edit. Locate the Pre-provision BitLocker step, and place a check mark in the Use full disk encryption check box.

How do I deploy TPM?

How to enable TPM via boot sequence

1. Press the Power button.
2. See the screen splash to identify the key you must press to enter the firmware (if applicable).
3. Press the required key repeatedly until you enter the setup mode.
4. Open the security settings page.
5. Select the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) option and press Enter.

Why did BitLocker activate?

BitLocker Recovery Mode can occur for many reasons, including: Authentication errors: Forgetting the PIN. Entering incorrect PIN too many times (activating the anti-hammering logic of the TPM)

Can I copy files from BitLocker encrypted drive?

Yes, by default, there is no BitLocker function on Mac so that users can not directly open the BitLocker drive and copy the files from it. First of all, they need to make the BitLocker drive readable on Mac and open it with password or recovery key.

How do I get my BitLocker 48 digit recovery key?

Where can I find my BitLocker recovery key?

1. In your Microsoft account: Sign in to your Microsoft account on another device to find your recovery key:
2. On a printout you saved: Your recovery key may be on a printout that was saved when BitLocker was activated.

Can you unlock BitLocker without recovery key?

A: There is no way to unlock a BitLocker-encrypted drive from the command prompt without a password or recovery key. Formatting removes the encryption, but the erased data is still encrypted. It requires the password or recovery key to decrypt the data and recover lost files.

How do I enable BitLocker manually?

Enabling BitLocker

1. Click Start , click Control Panel, click System and Security (if the control panel items are listed by category), and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption.
2. Click Turn on BitLocker.
3. BitLocker scans your computer to verify that it meets the system requirements.

Do you need BitLocker for MDT task sequence?

You need to make sure your AD environment is also setup to store the tokens if you are going thru that route. Most MDT task sequences have 2 tasks to Bitlocker tasks that are enabled by default. Unless you disable the tasks or set SkipBitLocker=YES, the task sequence should enable Bitlocker.

How to enable BitLocker in Windows 10 task sequence?

MDT – Windows 10 Enable BitLocker. Configure the Windows 10 task sequence to enable BitLocker. When configuring a task sequence to run any BitLocker tool, either directly or using a custom script, it is helpful if you also add some logic to detect whether the BIOS is already configured on the machine.

Is there a way to disable skipbitlocker in MDT?

Assuming you have a Standard Task Sequence and did not disable any of the 2 steps you will need to check your CustomSettings.ini for the SkipBitLocker=YES noted already, or at least make sure it does not say NO. This should get you the Wizard page.

How to configure your environment for BitLocker?

To configure your environment for BitLocker, you will need to do the following: Configure Active Directory for BitLocker. Download the various BitLocker scripts and tools. Configure the operating system deployment task sequence for BitLocker.