Will I always need to use my jump drive to boot my pc?

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blakenowazdi

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I don't have a TPM on my notebook so I had to disable it if I wanted to use bitlocker. It is saving a key file to my jump drive in order to use bitlocker on my main notebook HDD.

Does this mean that each and every time I boot my computer I will need to plug in the thumb drive? If so, that kinda stinks. I was hoping to be able to enter a password at boot up.

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I am afraid yes since it substitutes for the missing TPM.
 

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I could disable it though and maybe enable it when traveling in case i lose my laptop?
 

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But inserting the USB stick should not be such a big deal either.
 

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whs said:
But inserting the USB stick should not be such a big deal either.
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ya thats true. But hypothetically, could I just disable Btlocker when not needed?

Will the thumb drive need to stay plugged in the entire time?
 

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HP, Dell, Gateway, Toshiba - 4 laptops and 2 desktops
OS
Vista, Windows7, Mint Mate, Zorin, Windows 8
CPU
from 1.6GHz Duo to i7
Monitor(s) Displays
2x HP w2207
Hard Drives
5x HDD, 7x SSD, 12x Externals
Keyboard
with trackball - no mices
Mouse
Trackball mice
Internet Speed
DSL 6000
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