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| Striker_xvii |
Posted - 09/29/2011 : 07:52:53 AM
Hello,
I am using Win7 Ultimate edition, and I encrypted a usb-stick with BitLocker.
I then inserted this stick in a Windows 7 Professional machine, but the option "Automatically unlock this drive on this computer" is grayed out.
I want the stick to unlock automatically on this machine only.
It's crucial I can use this option. Any ideas? |
| 3 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Mark Minasi |
Posted - 09/30/2011 : 7:07:11 PM
You have understood it perfectly -- it's about the user convenience. If you want it you've got to pay for it. Irritating,yes. |
| Striker_xvii |
Posted - 09/29/2011 : 11:10:48 AM
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Originally posted by Mark Minasi
It's done on purpose. BitLocker To Go is an Enterprise/Ultimate-only feature, ALTHOUGH any Win 7 SKU can decrypt it. It just doesn't get the auto-unlock. Bummer.
Thanks Mark for your swift response.
I would understand Microsoft that only Ent/Ultimate can encrypt and manage the stick's Bitlocker security.
However I find it strange that a small feature such as auto-unlocking has something to do with the Windows SKU. Isnt this feature made to make it easier for the user ? It has nothing to do with encrypting and configuring BitLocker itself!
This probably means I have to find another means of doing this. |
| Mark Minasi |
Posted - 09/29/2011 : 10:50:17 AM
It's done on purpose. BitLocker To Go is an Enterprise/Ultimate-only feature, ALTHOUGH any Win 7 SKU can decrypt it. It just doesn't get the auto-unlock. Bummer. |
