Windows Vista BitLocker Client Platform Requirements

Updated: May 16, 2006
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Updated: May 16, 2006
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This document describes the functional requirements that components on a Windows Vista-capable host platform must meet to enable the BitLocker feature of Windows Vista to run on that platform and provide a good user experience.

This information applies for the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system.

Included in this paper:

BitLocker BIOS Functional Requirements

BitLocker TPM Integration Requirements

BitLocker System Partition Requirements

BitLocker Requirements for System Firmware Support of USB Flash Drive

Disclaimer
This is a preliminary document and may be changed substantially prior to final commercial release of the software described herein.

The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication.


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