Mark

I answered my own question by searching this newgroup a little more:

http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/w.../aa905089.aspx


"Mark" <jmhonzell@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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> Using Vista Ultimate: When I attempted to turn on Bitlocker I received two
> prompts:
>
> 1. The drive configuration is unsuitable for BitLocker Encryption. To use
> BitLocker, please re-partition your hard drive according to the BitLocker
> Requirements.
> This prompt gave a link to a Help File which states:
>
> a. At least two partitions (also called volumes).
>
> b. One partition is for the operating system drive (typically drive
> C) that BitLocker will encrypt, and one is for the active partition, which
> must remain unencrypted to start the computer. The size of the active
> partition must be at least 1.5 gigabytes (GB).
>
> c. Both partitions must be formatted with the NTFS file system.
>
> My drives current specs:
> C: 44 GB, NTFS, System, Boot, Page File, ACTIVE, Crash Dump, Primary
> Partition
> D: 40 GB, NTFS, Primary Partition
> E: 20 GB, NTFS, Primary Partition
> F: 15 GB, NTFS, Logical Drive
> K: 30 GB, NTFS, Logical Drive
>
> Are these requirements stating that the ACTIVE partition cannot be
> Drive C?
>
> 2. A TPM was not found. A TPM is required to turn on BitLocker. If your
> computer has a TPM, then contact the computer manufacturer for
> BitLocker-compatible BIOS.
> Because BitLocker stores its own encryption and decryption key in a
> hardware device that is separate from your hard disk, you must have one of
> the following:
>
> a. A computer with Trusted Platform Module (TPM), which is a
> special microchip in some newer computers that supports advanced security
> features. If your computer was manufactured with TPM version 1.2 or
> higher, BitLocker will store its key in the TPM.
>
> b. A removable USB memory device, such as a USB flash drive. If
> your computer doesn't have TPM version 1.2 or higher, BitLocker will store
> its key on the flash drive.
>
> The prompt received indicates that a USB device is not acceptable,
> despite the Help File information. Can a USB be used? How do I make it
> recognize the alternative device?
>
> Thanks!
>
>
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