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    BitLocker Question

    Discussion in 'Security and Anti-Virus Software' started by unknowntt, Nov 2, 2008.

  1. unknowntt

    unknowntt Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey all;

    I finally got BitLocker Drive Encryption working (along with the other security crap like HP ProtectTools etc), and had a few questions. I'm using BitLocker without a TPM; instead, I'm using a USB key. Right now I'm using a 160 GB HDD, but I plan to either upgrade to a 500 GB HDD or possibly a 128 GB SSD. I have to volumes; one being the main, encrypted volume with all Windows files and documents, the other one being the 1.5 GB drive S.

    So now that you know how my system is configured, my questions are:
    What is that 1.5 GB volume being used for right now? Is there anything on it? Can I reallocate it with my Drive C?

    If and when I do upgrade my drive, if I use drive imaging software, will I be able to take every piece of information from my original 160 GB drive and put it on my NEW drive? Will it transfer both volumes? Will BitLocker continue to work with my CURRENT USB key? Or will I have to reconfigure BitLocker?

    Basically, what's that Drive S for right now, and two, can I buy a new drive and make an image on it of my old one without screwing up BitLocker?

    Thanks so much for your help in advance guys!
     
    unknowntt, Nov 2, 2008
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