Jul 5, 2016 - You can use BitLocker without a TPM chip by using software-based encryption, but it requires some extra steps for additional authentication. Original Title: can't encrypt c drive with bitlocker I've recently updated to win 10 pro and can't encrypt my C drive. It appears I haven't got a tpm on my device, so I.
Hi all, I'm trying to get BitLocker set up on a Windows 10 laptop with no TPM, and I've already gone through the local Group Policy changes for allowing additional authentication at startup and the use of BitLocker without a compatibleĀ TPM, but I'm still getting an error regarding this when I try to enable BitLocker. In the past the Group Policy changes have fixed this issue, but not for this laptop for some reason.
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Anyway, I just wanted to see if anyone else out there had run into this or had any suggestions. The full message is: '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.' I performed the requested steps through gpedit.msc Computer Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components BitLocker Drive Encryption Operating System Drives Require additional authentication at startup Allow BitLocker withoput a compatible TPM.
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That has worked on other laptops without TPM devices, but not this one. I see a couple of BitLocker folders in Event Viewer under Microsoft Windows, but no entries in either one. I looked through the Application and System logs as well, but nothing stuck out.