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Please create a PIN for BitLocker, which you will need to remember to unlock your laptop. | Please create a PIN for BitLocker, which you will need to remember to unlock your laptop. | ||
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*Click on Turn off BitLocker | *Click on Turn off BitLocker | ||
| − | *Click on Turn off BitLocker | + | *Click on Turn off BitLocker again |
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| + | Allow BitLocker to decrypt before shutting down or restarting your desktop. This may take some time depending on your computer. | ||
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| + | == Changing your PIN== | ||
| + | Once signed into Windows do the following | ||
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| + | 1. Click the start button | ||
| − | + | 2. Type manage bitlocker and open it | |
| + | 3. Click change PIN | ||
==Facts== | ==Facts== | ||
Latest revision as of 15:08, 23 September 2024
What is Bitlocker
From Wikipedia:
BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes.
Supported OS
Windows only
Laptops
All UA owned laptops that are connected to UA's domain, ua-net.ua.edu, are now required to be BitLocked. If you receive a popup prompting you to Create a PIN for BitLocker, please note that the popup is not Spam and deployed via OIT's Network Security Team. Please create a PIN for BitLocker, which you will need to remember to unlock your laptop.
IMPORTANT: Once Bitlocker starts encrypting do not let the laptop go to sleep or turn off. Please make sure the charger is plugged in. This process can take 30+ minutes.
Desktops
Bitlocker is no longer required on desktops so we recommend disabling it to prevent any issues.
For Desktops, you can disable BitLocker by following the instructions below:
- Click on the Windows Start Menu
- Type: Manage Bitlocker
- Click on Manage Bitlocker
- Click on Turn off BitLocker
- Click on Turn off BitLocker again
Allow BitLocker to decrypt before shutting down or restarting your desktop. This may take some time depending on your computer.
Changing your PIN
Once signed into Windows do the following
1. Click the start button
2. Type manage bitlocker and open it
3. Click change PIN
Facts
- Bitlocker applied by UA will only lock the C: drive in your laptop.
- You will be required to put in the PIN every time you turn on the laptop.
- The PIN can not be any repeating or sequential numbers/letters.
- The PIN must be 8-20 characters
- If you receive a Bitlockery recovery screen, then email the first 8 characters of the recovery key on the screen to support@eng.ua.edu.
