Vista - BitLocker - enable without TPM

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How to Enable BitLocker without a Compatible TPM

Note: This will only work for Windows Vista Business, Enterprise or Ultimate.

1. Press Windows-key + R.

2. Type 'gpedit.msc' (without the quotes).

3. Now, navigate to

1. Computer Configuration
2. Administrative Templates
3. Windows Components
4. BitLocker Drive Encryption
5. On the right side, double-click
"Control Panel Setup: Enable advanced startup options".

4. This will give you the following window.
Enable the features as you can see:

5. Press 'OK'.

Now you can follow the BitLocker setup in Control Panel.

Have a nice day!

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