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bitlocker hard drive replacement

Shawn 6 Reputation points
2022-12-07T00:07:06.147+00:00

I have an old work laptop that has been sitting for about 6 or 7 months and the company doesn't seem to be in a hurry to get it back. This laptop has bit locker encryption on the hard drive, but I am wanting to play with more Linux on the side and it is a good laptop. My question is if I disable the Bit Locker in the BIOS and install a different hard drive so I can work on Linux, possibly a linux + cert, will that keep the bit locker disabled or will it re enable? I am new to bit locker and have limited knowledge with it and I have not had much luck finding any answer on the FAQs or forums.

I just figured I could disable bit locker, replace the hard drive and play with Linux and then when they decide if they want it back eventually I can put the old windows SSD in and return it, no harm.

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  1. S.Sengupta 16,166 Reputation points MVP
    2022-12-07T01:21:20.923+00:00

    If you install a different Hard drive then there will be no effect of bit locker on it.

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  2. Wesley Li-MSFT 4,386 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2022-12-07T05:58:13.123+00:00

    Hello

    The Bitlocker function works with the hard drive, and if the hard drive is replaced, Bitlocker will not be re-enabled.

    Best Regards,
    Wesley Li

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