and Bitlocker runs silently in the background, decrypting data on demand. The problem is key storage. In a simplified sense, encryption keys are stored in the Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

The way Bitlocker works is to use a private key stored in the TPM chip to encrypt the full volume key that in turn was used to encrypt the volume data. This is all done by low-level device drivers ...

The only edition it’s limited on is Home. For optimal security, BitLocker also requires a computer with TPM 1.2 hardware or ...

TPM and Secure Boot have been some of the reasons why most people could not install and use Windows 11. Microsoft has made some strict hardware requirements and some computers are forbidden from ...

adds the option to disable BitLocker encryption from within the Windows User Experience window. Previously, Rufus had added bypass for Windows 11 RAM, Secure Boot, TPM 2.0, and Microsoft Account ...

Windows BitLocker offers an easy-to-use solution for encrypting your hard drive. However, it also has drawbacks, which might not make it a great option for everyone. BitLocker is a powerful tool ...

Devices that contain the TPM also have the ability to create and encrypt cryptographic keys, specifically the BitLocker keys. These keys can only be decrypted by the TPM. The Operating System can ...

Security benefits of TPM 2.0 include support for BitLocker, which encrypts all data on a device, ensuring that the data cannot be accessed in the event the device is lost or stolen. The CPU ...