To avoid exposing important data or to prevent others from unauthorized use of your data, you can encrypt data using BitLocker . In Part 1, Network Administrator introduced and showed you how to encrypt data on Windows 10 using BitLocker . In the next section, Network Administrator will show you how to fix BitLocker setup error.

Explore more:

  1. How to use Bitlocker to encrypt data on Windows 10 (Part 1)

  2. How to configure BitLocker (Part 2)

  3. Use BitLocker to encrypt external storage drives - Part 1

If, after setting up BitLocker, you receive an error message on the screen, which means that your computer is not supported with the Trusted Platform Module chip (1.2) .

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However, you can still set up BitLocker if it fails by opening Group Policy . Press Windows + R key combination then type: gpedit.msc and press Enter .

Open Administrative Templates then select Windows Component , choose Bitlocker Drive Encryption , click on Operating System Drives .

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Right-click on the Require additional authentication at startup item and then select Edit .

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Select Enabled , then check the box marked Allow BitLocker without compatible TPM in the Options section.

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Confirm changes

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Click Start then enter: gpforce.exe / update to ensure the changes are applied . After you finish the command, you should restart your computer.

Advice:

  1. For those who work in an environment with sensitive, important data . BitLocker should be used.
  1. You should invest in a dedicated USB flash drive to store Recovery Key . in case you lose the key.
  1. In addition, make sure you create a thorough backup before starting the encryption process.

You can also encrypt data on Windows 10 with USB Flash and SD drive.

Good luck!