In Windows 11/10 and TPM 2.0 now, the BitLocker PIN length was increased to 6 characters. Also, the TPM 2.0 lockout period is greater than the default when a PIN is changed.

Input the BitLocker recovery key. Wait until the unlock period expires, and then enter the correct PIN. Reinstall the operating system, and then reset the TPM chip.

First off, I'm running Windows 8.1 and I don't have a TPM. I know all about going under the local Group Policy and disabling the TPM requirement. That's fine, I understand that aspect of it. Where ...

There are three ways to pass the Bitlocker Recovery screen. The first is to enter a recovery password. This password, anywhere between 8 to 256 characters long, must be set in advance, so you'll ...

If you don’t know the password or PIN you used to set up BitLocker, that’s where the recovery key comes into the picture. It’s basically your digital life preserver.

Another Windows update, another glitch. Rolling out this past Patch Tuesday, Microsoft's July update has created a hiccup for some Windows users who secure their PCs through BitLocker. Affecting ...

It'll have Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 and 2.0 support, and there will be an option for end users to set a PIN or password on both TPM and non-TPM devices. IT pros will be able to enforce ...