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That is normal since using a pin has the tpm to authenticate with.
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That is normal since using a pin has the tpm to authenticate with.

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On other pcs, without a TPM, it lets me use a PIN though.
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On other pcs, without a TPM, it lets me use a PIN though.

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does this pc have secure boot uefi bios?
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nope, its &nbsp;an older box.
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Has nothing to do with uefi.<br />
PIN needs a tpm. Passwords however are possible anywhere.<br />
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Describe your problem.
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Has nothing to do with uefi.
PIN needs a tpm. Passwords however are possible anywhere.

Describe your problem.

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So im setting up bitlocker, usuaully it has an option for PIN, USB, or PASSWORD. <br />
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But no PIN option on this machine for some reason.<br />
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Ive used older machines all without TPM and there was still an option for PIN..
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So im setting up bitlocker, usuaully it has an option for PIN, USB, or PASSWORD.

But no PIN option on this machine for some reason.

Ive used older machines all without TPM and there was still an option for PIN..

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Bill H

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Hi, i have a machine without a TPM, and it wont let me use a PIN code (only USB or a Flash drive) - i changed the authentication type in group policy, but no luck.<br />
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This is a W10 machine.
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Hi, i have a machine without a TPM, and it wont let me use a PIN code (only USB or a Flash drive) - i changed the authentication type in group policy, but no luck.

This is a W10 machine.

Bitlocker Wont let me use a PIN

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