turning on Bitlocker with password in Win 8.1 pro

cpsmcdonald

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I need help turning on Bitlocker with password (not with flashdrive) on a HP Envy x2 15 inch tablet laptop. It's new and is running Windows 8.1 which I upgraded to Pro edition.

Bitlocker will turn on and function, but only via flashdrive key. When I attempt to turn on Bitlocker, it only offers the option to use a flashdrive. I don't want to use a flashdrive due to fears of loss. I want the password option. No matter what I do, I can't seem to get the password option to appear as an option.

Searches on Windows help and Microsoft help have produced no results other than the same general instructions to turn on Bitlocker in the same ways I have already tried. When I search the problem, no articles appear - null search results.

Has anyone else experienced this problem? And does anyone have a solution to try other than the usual turn on Bitlocker and select password.

Thanks much.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel 5Y70 CPU 1.3Ghz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Antivirus
    McAfee

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System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
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    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
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    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
I have been through this process at least 4 times. I am able to turn on Bitlocker without TPM chip using these instructions. Unfortunately, though this process will allow me to use Bitlocker, it is only with the flashdrive option, as I explained in my original post. I want to use the password option, which does not show up after I follow these instructions. Any other help?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 pro
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Intel 5Y70 CPU 1.3Ghz
    Memory
    8 gb
    Antivirus
    McAfee
Do you have a password option in Manage BitLocker​?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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