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Old 02-11-2007   #2 (permalink)
Richard G. Harper


 
 

Re: Bitlocker USB Key Requirements

I'd think it will work but won't want to guarantee it. Plugging in and
unplugging the key once at boot isn't that big a deal, though.

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"Kevin Young" <KY_NNTP@msn.com> wrote in message
news:8F9D5FCF-F57D-475C-991B-57B5F9E7CE62@microsoft.com...
> My TPM is version 1.1 so I am forced to use a USB Key with Bitlocker. I
> am using a standard USB key presently but I'm concerned about the long
> term wear on the USB connector from plugging and unplugging the USB key
> over the long term.
>
> Does anyone know if I could use an Expresscard USB Reader with an SD Card
> rather than an actual USB key to log-on with Bitlocker? The Expresscard
> can remain in the laptop and I would simply insert and remove the SD Card.



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