Windows 10: BitLocker is on but, need pre boot login

My BitLocker is on but, I do not get asked to enter a password or PIN before my user name comes up with a place to enter my PIN. How do I set it up so that it is encrypted and I need to enter a PIN or password before the system boots up? My service Tag is 6RHX7N2

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How to input pre-boot password for Bitlocker by fingerprintreader

Hi,

I have Bitlocker installed on my Windows 10 64bit Pro version and setup with a pre-boot password

This screen: https://ibb.co/dvqViR

I can only input the combined PIN by keyboard.

I have a fingerprint reader installed on my computer, which is full able to login to windows (I could set it up that way and its working).

How can I set up the pre-boot Bitlocker password to enter it by fingerprint reader?


Now I have to use keyboard on first password and fingerprint reader on login to windows screen, I wanna use only fingerprint reader.

Thank you!

 

Including Bitlocker Pre-Provisioning


Hi @Kari,

That was an awesome Tutorial, exactly what I've been looking for !

I have been doing a bit of experimenting and found that a slight modification to your procedure can be used to pre-provision Bitlocker encryption, as long as the machine has a TPM chip present and activated on the motherboard. This pre-provisioning, if successful, could save a few hours as compared to configuring it post-install.
Note: all of the following worked on Win 10 Enterprise x64 1709 on both an old Laptop (non-UEFI, non-Secure Boot e.g. a 10 year old Dell Latitude E4200 ) and a modern desktop (Dell Optiplex 5040 w UEFI and Secure Boot).
All that's needed is to insert a step between 2.6 and 2.7 which would check if the destination drive is encryptable, and, if it is then enable encryption of used space. Because the 'used space' at that point is almost zero it gets encrypted almost instantaneously. But, because the drive is now encrypted, anything that DISM adds to the drive gets encrypted on the fly ! End result is that when the installation is finished the drive is encrypted with Bitlocker and just needs a 'protector' (e.g. TPM and PIN) added ..

Here's what worked for me ....
- just after step 2.6, check that G: drive is actually encryptable (this also checks the BIOS, TPM activated etc.)
run command 'manage-bde -status' (if that lists the volume as encryptable, then we're good to go to next ..)
run command 'manage-bde -on G: -used' (that turns on bitlocker for the drive, and should finish after a few seconds ...... just wait a few seconds and verify that another 'manage-bde -status' now shows 100%)
- .. now proceed to step 2.7

At the end of the installation and after first bootup and logon you should see a little yellow triangle as well as an unlock icon on the drive, showing it's encrypted but with a 'clear protector' ...... then just need to add a protector, like TPM and PIN e.g. 'manage-bde -protectors -add c: -TPMAndPIN' where you will be prompted for PIN, and if all goes well, will be prompted to enter PIN in order for machine to boot up.

 

BitLocker not requiring password at boot. (Without TPM)


I've recently installed bitlocker on my computer. Although windows says my C: drive is encrypted; I am not asked for my decryption password when i boot the computer. I get put straight into the login screen. I've done the necessary steps to enable bitlocker without TPM but maybe i missed something. Help please.