BitLocker without TPM

Most people know BitLocker can be enabled only if there is Trusted Platform Module (“TPM”) on a motherboard. However, we can use the BitLocker without TPM chip. Here is a manual.

TPM, Trusted Platform Module

1. Press “Windows+R” at the same time on your keyboard to start the Run command line.
2. Type “gpedit.msc” and click OK.
3. A new window will be opened.
4. Click on Administrative Templates under Computer Configuration
5. Double Click on Windows Components in the right window.
6. Double Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption.
7. Double Click on Operating System Drives.
8. Double Click on Require Additional Authentication at Startup
9. A new window will be opened.
10. Click “Enabled”
11. Click OK and close the window.

Now you are ready to use BitLocker for your drives.

1. Right Click on C or any drive in Computer folder.
2. Choose Turn On BitLocker
3. Follow the Steps

If you want to know whether your system has a TPM on Windows, you can check it out on Trusted Platform Module Management (tpm.msc)