Root cause is a not validated system integrity at start up. In case Bitlocker protection is not suspended before, Bitlocker protection might request a Recovery Key on next boot of the operating system. I only use the laptop in a secure location for general home PC use. When installing firmware- or BIOS updates, hardware drivers or when updating the operating system, it is recommended to suspend Bitlocker protection. Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit) I just bought a new HP ProBook and Ive just noticed it is supplied with Bitlocker enabled on the system drive. If the drive is under locked status, you need to click Unlock drive and type the password to turn off BitLocker.

Click Turn off BitLocker on the drive that you want to decrypt. This helps protect your data from theft or unauthorized viewing by encrypting the disk volumes. Type and search Manage BitLocker in the Windows search bar, then click Open.

This helps protect against 'offline attacks', attacks made by disabling or circumventing the installed operating system, or made by physically removing the hard drive to attack the data separately.īitLocker uses the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) to provide enhanced protection for your data and to assure early boot component integrity.

BitLocker ensures that data stored on a computer remains encrypted even if the computer is tampered with when the operating system is not running. BitLocker Drive Encryption is an integral security feature that provides considerable protection for the operating system on your computer and data stored on the operating system volume.

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