Jul 26, 2016 · If you encrypt your Windows system drive with BitLocker, you can add a PIN for additional security.

May 20, 2026 · A BitLocker startup PIN adds an extra authentication step before Windows loads, helping protect an encrypted system drive if a device is lost, stolen, or tampered with. Instead of relying only …

Jan 21, 2022 · This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable BitLocker to unlock the operating system drive at startup with a PIN or USB flash drive in Windows 10 and Windows 11.

May 19, 2026 · A pre-boot BitLocker PIN adds an extra layer of protection to a Windows system drive by requiring a user-entered PIN before Windows starts. Instead of relying only on the TPM to release …

May 1, 2026 · Boot into the operating system. Set up BitLocker on the wanted drive and reboot to begin the encryption. This will not allow for a PIN - You must set BitLocker on this system prior to changing …

Aug 2, 2019 · This guide will demonstrate how to enable the BitLocker startup PIN for pre-boot authentication on Windows 10 with Microsoft Intune. I will walk through how to accomplish this in a …

May 2, 2025 · Enable BitLocker Pre-Boot PIN Using BitLocker Management Console (Alternative Method) Step 1: Open the BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel by searching for BitLocker in the …

Jul 29, 2025 · Before Windows starts, security features implemented as part of the device hardware and firmware must be relied on, including TPM and secure boot: a TPM is a chip designed to provide …

May 2, 2025 · Add a pre-boot PIN to strengthen security for systems where BitLocker encryption was previously set up using only the TPM.

May 19, 2025 · Sometimes, if Secure Boot or certain UEFI settings are on or off, BitLocker won’t offer the PIN option. Also, if you're enabling BitLocker through Windows Settings instead of the classic …