I've been using BitLocker with a USB key (and TPM) for six months now. There
is no noticeable wear and tear on the port.
I'd imagine a faulty USB port would fall under your warranty too.
"Richard G. Harper" wrote:
> 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
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> > 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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