Can I still use bitlocker without TPM chip?

Can use bitlocker without TPM chip? how exactly? Will bitlocker protect my
files from being accessed online or is it only for physically accessing
harddrive protection? In Windows Update There's also available download
Bitlocker and EFS enchancements. Just wondering what those extra does

GT;658307 Wrote:
> Can use bitlocker without TPM chip? how exactly? Will bitlocker protec
> m
> files from being accessed online or is it only for physically accessin
> harddrive protection? In Windows Update There's also available downloa
> Bitlocker and EFS enchancements. Just wondering what those extra doe

I'm guessing you have Windows Vista Ultimate

Yes, BitLocker will work without a TPM chip. The chip only makes i
more secure. But unless you actually require the use of data privac
protection, you should use caution when using BitLocker - data recover
on encrypted is extremely difficult (if at all possible) in the case o
hard disk failure, corrupted partition tables, etc

But if you do want (or need) to use BitLocker, then you should kee
regular backups in a safe place

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Yes you can use bitlocker without a tpm. You can do an internet search to
find out how to do it.
Basically you have to go into gpedit.msc and make some changes. In
gpedit.msc go to Local Computer Policy, Administrastive Templates, Windows
Components, BitLocker Drive Encryption.
And on the right side "Control Panel Setup: Enable advanced startup options"

If you can not boot from a usb flash device, you will have to enter 8 sets
of 6 numbers, for a total of 48 numbers, every time you boot up or come out
of hibernation.

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> Can use bitlocker without TPM chip? how exactly? Will bitlocker protect my
> files from being accessed online or is it only for physically accessing
> harddrive protection? In Windows Update There's also available download
> Bitlocker and EFS enchancements. Just wondering what those extra does