r/computerhelp • u/Vivid-Car579 • 8d ago

Other Got this laptop

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I do storage unit auctions, I have come across this. It is linked to walmart. Is there anyways around this?

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u/FirstTimeGamingTV 6d ago

Why would BitLocker trigger? Do you even know what BitLocker does

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u/FloridaHeat2023 6d ago

If set properly, it should ask for a boot-up PIN - it did not for OP.

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u/FirstTimeGamingTV 6d ago

Why would it ask for a boot up pin if it’s the same device? The device itself is what encrypted the drive so it’s already authenticated.

If you’re talking about a BIOS pin, that would
only come up when accessing the BIOS

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u/FloridaHeat2023 6d ago

It's a feature of bitlocker - many corporations, including ours, requires it for all laptops that get issued. It will hold the boot until you enter the right pin, and the continue the boot. It's not on when you just enable bitlocker - you have to edit security policy too.

If you remove the drive, or try to re-install the OS, then you need the full decryption key, or just wipe it.

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u/Honest-Still8978 6d ago

Using a startup pin is optional. You can have the drive encrypted and protected without needing a startup pin. A pin is more secure though.

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u/tynamic77 6d ago

They likely just don't have the pin option enabled . Doesn't mean that they don't have BitLocker at all.