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I’m trying to force BitLocker encryption on a Windows laptop from Hexnode. BitLocker is not currently enabled on the device, and a BitLocker policy is already associated with it. However, when I open the Force BitLocker Encryption action, the Proceed button stays greyed out no matter what I try. Is there a required setting I might be missing?
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3 weeks ago
Aug 24, 2026
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Hi @miliie,
The Proceed button remains disabled if the required Fallback Password field is empty.
When forcing BitLocker encryption from Hexnode, enter a Fallback Password before proceeding. This password is used to unlock the drive on devices that do not have a supported TPM chipset. The password must be at least 8 characters long.
Once a valid Fallback Password is entered, the Proceed button should become active, provided the BitLocker policy is already associated with the device.
Regards,
Sienna Carter
Hexnode UEM
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