Tag: BitLocker Recovery Keys

BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

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BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: No Uninstall Option in Control Panel

MBAM (Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring) is a tool that enables you (organizations) to centrally manage and monitor BitLocker Drive Encryption across Windows devices. In this article, we shall discuss “BitLocker behavior when MBAM agent is removed: Remove MBAM Agent When Uninstall Option is missing”. Please, see Get a list of installed programs locally or…

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Windows

Install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11

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Install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11

Remote Server Administration Tools (RSAT) for Windows includes Server Manager, Microsoft Management Console (MMC) snap-ins, consoles, Windows PowerShell cmdlets and providers, and command-line tools for managing roles and features that run on Windows Server. In this guide, we shall discuss the steps to install Remote Server Administration Tools on Windows 11. Because these steps have…

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Windows

BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior

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BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior

BitLocker is a Windows security feature that provides encryption for entire volumes. It addresses the threats of data theft or exposure from lost, stolen, or inappropriately decommissioned devices. In this article, we shall discuss the following topic “understanding BitLocker Windows Update Shutdown or Reboot option behavior”. This is important for maintaining system security and functionality….

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Windows, Windows Server

How to fix BitLocker always prompting for Recovery Key

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How to fix BitLocker always prompting for Recovery Key

In this article, we will discuss how to fix BitLocker always prompting for Recovery Key. Please see “How to fix you are not allowed to view this folder on SSRS: MBAM reports cannot be accessed because it could not load folder contents“, and How to Change the Lock Screen Wallpaper in Windows 11. BitLocker is…

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Windows

Selfservice Recovery: Trellix BitLocker and fileVault Recovery

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Selfservice Recovery: Trellix BitLocker and fileVault Recovery

Trellix Management for Native Encryption (MNE) is a management product that allows ePO administrators to manage Apple FileVault and Microsoft BitLocker. These programs are the native encryption offerings on macOS and Windows operating systems. MNE can also help users in system recovery, and provides rich audit and reporting capabilities. In this article, we shall discuss…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

How to Enable a Pre-Boot BitLocker PIN on Windows

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How to Enable a Pre-Boot BitLocker PIN on Windows

This guide will walk you through the detailed steps to enable a Pre-Boot PIN for your BitLocker-encrypted Windows system drive. Kindly see How and where to find your BitLocker recovery key on Windows, and Enable BitLocker AES-XTX 256 Encryption. Enhancing the security of your Windows system drive is crucial to protect your data. Also, see…

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Security | Vulnerability Scans and Assessment, Windows

Create a Password-Protected VHD Using BitLocker on Windows

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Create a Password-Protected VHD Using BitLocker on Windows

Windows 11 provides users with a robust set of security features to safeguard their data. While the operating system doesn’t offer a native option to password-protect individual folders, you can leverage Windows’ built-in encryption tools to achieve a similar level of security. In this guide, you will learn how to Create a Password-Protected VHD Using…

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Windows

Reasons for BitLocker Recovery Prompt: Query the number of BitLocker recovery request

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Reasons for BitLocker Recovery Prompt: Query the number of BitLocker recovery request

BitLocker Recovery Key restores access to a BitLocker-protected device when locked. Since I administer BitLocker via MBAM, I can save the recovery keys to the MBAM Database and Active Directory. In this guide, you will learn the various Reasons for BitLocker Recovery Prompt: Query the number of BitLocker recovery key requests. I have written tons…

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Run Python Script via Windows Task Scheduler

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Run Python Script via Windows Task Scheduler

In this article, you will learn how to determine the number of MBAM Recoveries Performed, and how to run Python Script via Windows Task Scheduler. Windows Task Scheduler enables you to perform routine tasks in Windows on individual PCs. Task Scheduler does this by monitoring whatever criteria you choose. This is referred to as “triggers”…

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Windows, Windows Server

MBAM Policy was detected: Verify the OU used for pre-deployment does not apply MBAM policy

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MBAM Policy was detected: Verify the OU used for pre-deployment does not apply MBAM policy

The Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) client enables administrators to enforce and monitor BitLocker drive encryption on computers in the enterprise. In this guide, you will learn how to fix the following error “MBAM Policy was detected: Verify the OU used for pre-deployment does not apply MBAM policy”. Please see the effects of renaming an…

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Windows Server

Unable to find my BitLocker Recovery Key in AD

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Unable to find my BitLocker Recovery Key in AD

BitLocker is a Microsoft encryption product designed to protect user data on a computer. If there is a problem with BitLocker, the BitLocker recovery mode will be prompted. If you do not have a working recovery key for the BitLocker command prompt, you will not be able to access the computer. In this article, you…

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Fix MBAM Client Deployment is only supported on MBAM 2.5 SP1

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Fix MBAM Client Deployment is only supported on MBAM 2.5 SP1

In this article, you will learn how to fix MBAM Client Deployment is only supported on MBAM 2.5 SP1. The Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring (MBAM) Client software enables administrators to enforce and monitor BitLocker Drive Encryption on computers in the enterprise. Deploy the BitLocker client into your organization by using an electronic software distribution…

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Windows, Windows Server

Enable vTPM and BitLocker HyperV VM: Fix the device that cannot use a TPM module

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Enable vTPM and BitLocker HyperV VM: Fix the device that cannot use a TPM module

Microsoft added more security features to Windows Server 2016 and one of them is the vTPM. You can now use a vTPM right inside the VM without using a physical TPM processor. A virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM) is a software-based representation of a physical Trusted Platform Module that can generate keys. In this article,…

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Virtualization, Windows, Windows Server