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==Procedure==
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# Download and install the [https://www.yubico.com/products/services-software/download/yubikey-personalization-tools/ YubiKey personalization tool (graphical version)].
# Download and install the [https://www.yubico.com/products/services-software/download/yubikey-personalization-tools/ YubiKey personalization tool (graphical version)].
# Insert your YubiKey into any USB slot and launch the personalization tool.


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Revision as of 20:31, 19 December 2019

Overview

BitLocker can be used on fixed hard drives (i.e. internal to your computer) as well as on portable hard drives (i.e. USB). If you want to hold a secure, offline copy of files that you want to be preserved, BitLocker To Go with a portable hard drive with data to be stored and a hardware token as the key can be used together to do so.

Prerequisites

  • A portable hard drive formatted with an NTFS, FAT16, FAT32, or exFAT file system.
  • Any desktop edition of Windows 10 except Home. BitLocker encryption is not included as a feature of Windows 10 Home, though encrypted drives can still be accessed via Windows 10 Home.
  • A YubiKey security token. Other security tokens may work, but this procedure will focus on using a YubiKey.

Procedure

  1. Download and install the YubiKey personalization tool (graphical version).
  2. Insert your YubiKey into any USB slot and launch the personalization tool.

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