But this will be required every time to start the computer.įor installation, it is recommended to Install BitLocker on a machine that has a TPM version 1.2 or 2.0 and a TCG-compliant BIOS. For this, the user has to insert an additional USB startup key. However, BitLocker can also be activated in devices without TPM version 1.2 or later. Remotely configure BitLocker for Windows devices using HexnodeĪ Trusted Platform Module chip, or TPM (version- 1.2 or later), is the most significant hardware element necessary to support BitLocker drive encryption. BitLocker drive encryption assures that only those with the required encryption key can decrypt and access your files and data. Even if the computer is secured with a strong password, data may still be lost by other means.
Data on a lost or stolen Windows device is vulnerable to unauthorized access.
