BitLocker and USB key. FAT vs NTFS format on USB (and boot times)

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AngryMidget

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Hi Everyone,
First post, so bear with me. :D

I recently installed Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit on a Dell Inspiron 530S desktop. I ran BitLocker after a fresh install on a new drive. This computer doesn't have a TPM chip, so I saved the recovery key and startup file on a 4-GB USB stick (NTFS formatted).

When I booted the computer, it took anywhere between 8-17 minutes to get to the Windows login screen. :cry: This was pretty consistent, and very frustrating.

I was about to give up when I copied the key and startup file to a 1-GB USB stick that was formatted in FAT. No delay whatsoever.

Is this typical behavior? Would one expect an NTFS-formatted USB to take so long? They were only the two files on it.

Thanks for any explanation.
 
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My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bitIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz3.00 GBIntel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 530S
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0RY007
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Hard Drives
WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device
No Problems here with 8Gb formatted with NTFS.
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Vista HP, Vista Ultimate, XP Pro, Seven Ultim...Desktop, AMD Athlon X2 6400+. Laptop, Intel C...Desktop, 4 GB PC2 6400. Laptop, 4 GB PC2 6400Desktop, Nvidia 8800 Ultra OC. Laptop, Nvidia...
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Desktop, built by me. Laptop, built by ASUS
OS
Vista HP, Vista Ultimate, XP Pro, Seven Ultimate x2
CPU
Desktop, AMD Athlon X2 6400+. Laptop, Intel C2D T9400
Motherboard
Desktop, K9N Diamond. Laptop, Asus G50VT
Memory
Desktop, 4 GB PC2 6400. Laptop, 4 GB PC2 6400
Graphics Card(s)
Desktop, Nvidia 8800 Ultra OC. Laptop, Nvidia 9800M GS
Sound Card
Desktop, intergrated. Laptop, intergrated
Monitor(s) Displays
Sharp Aquos, In built Laptop, Dell ultra sharp
Screen Resolution
46 inch 1920x1080, 15.4 inch 1680x1050, 24 inch, 1920x1200
Hard Drives
Desktop, Veloci Raptor, Raptor X, WD 500GB. Laptop, 250 GB seagate and 320 GB Western Digital both at 7200 RPM. Plus one 320 GB external passport.
PSU
Desktop, Ultra X3 600 watt modular PSU, Laptop, a brick PSU
Case
Desktop, Ultra eXo Aluminum Chassis. Laptop, It's a laptop
Cooling
Desktop, 2 120mm ball bearing fans, ChillTec Thermo Electric
Keyboard
Desktop. Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000
Mouse
Desktop, Logitech track ball wired.
Internet Speed
10 Mb I think
Other Info
There is no truth to any of our reality but what we want to believe.

LPR
Something else I have just noticed. The USB stick that works without any problems is listed as a Local Disk. The others that I am having problems with are listed as Removable Disk. My BIOS is set up to boot: 1) HDD, 2) Removable Device, 3) CD/DVD

Is it possible that there is something I need to change in the BIOS, or in the group policy?
 

My Computer My Computer

At a glance

Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bitIntel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz3.00 GBIntel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Dell Inspiron 530S
OS
Windows 7 Enterprise 64 bit
CPU
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU E8200 @ 2.66GHz
Motherboard
Dell Inc. 0RY007
Memory
3.00 GB
Graphics Card(s)
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Sound Card
High Definition Audio Device
Hard Drives
WDC WD1002FAEX-00Y9A0 ATA Device
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