hi,
i want to encrypt my full HDD using win 8.1 pro and bitlocker using a password to authenticate at boot.i have managed to encrypt successfully using a PIN (the only option that seems available). please see screenshot,"group policy"where it mentions the use of a password but i've tried a few different ways with no luck. i've also included a screenshot of the TPM,in case its related to that. i think that to encrypt using a password for boot authentication one has to not use TPM.
please advise.
thankyou.

i want to encrypt my full HDD using win 8.1 pro and bitlocker using a password to authenticate at boot.i have managed to encrypt successfully using a PIN (the only option that seems available). please see screenshot,"group policy"where it mentions the use of a password but i've tried a few different ways with no luck. i've also included a screenshot of the TPM,in case its related to that. i think that to encrypt using a password for boot authentication one has to not use TPM.
please advise.
thankyou.


My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8.1 64 bit PRO
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- lenovo ideapad 320-141SK
- Other Info
- THIS MACHINE WAS PURCHASED WITH WINDOWS 10 HOME 64 bit,and i want to run windows 8.1 PRO 64 bit