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Update the BIOS before all.
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Bitlocker doesn't use passwords.
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My other w10 machine does..
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Thanks - still doesnt help why i have a password on another machine, and a PIN on another one.
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Thanks - still doesnt help why i have a password on another machine, and a PIN on another one.

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Is the other motherboard same or you are using software for enabling the bitlocker?
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Is the other motherboard same or you are using software for enabling the bitlocker?

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on one machine, i did software. The other had a TPM 2.0, i think different motherboard.<br />
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I want to set them all to have a password/PIN.
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on one machine, i did software. The other had a TPM 2.0, i think different motherboard.

I want to set them all to have a password/PIN.

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Go to Bit locker, and you should find the TPM Administration. Inside you have the ability to password changing.
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Go to Bit locker, and you should find the TPM Administration. Inside you have the ability to password changing.

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Author abandoned without final feedback. The suggested tutorial shows what to do. The additional information (link to microsoft's FAQ) is helpful informing about protectors like passwords.
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Author abandoned without final feedback. The suggested tutorial shows what to do. The additional information (link to microsoft's FAQ) is helpful informing about protectors like passwords.

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hey guys, i have a Win 10 Pro machine with a TPM (1.2), and i am trying to setup bitlocker, i dont get an option though to setup a password, am i missing a step somewhere?
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hey guys, i have a Win 10 Pro machine with a TPM (1.2), and i am trying to setup bitlocker, i dont get an option though to setup a password, am i missing a step somewhere?

Bitlocker Password Setup

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