Reference Guide
Manage Policies
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Delays Allowed
The number of times the user is allowed to delay reboot for device-based
policy.
Allow Encryption
Processing Only
When Screen is
Locked
False
True, False, User-Optional
When True, there is no encryption or decryption of data while the user is
actively working. The client will only process data when the workstation
screen is locked.
When False, encryption processing occurs any time, even while the user is
working.
User-Optional adds an option to the notification area icon allowing the
user to turn this feature on or off.
Enabling this option will significantly extend the amount of time it takes to
complete encryption or decryption.
Hide Overlay Icons Selected
When Selected, Encryption overlay icons is not present on encrypted files
in File Explorer for all managed users on the computer.
Encrypt temporary
files
Off
When
Off
SDE
Common
See basic settings
Policy Default Setting Description
BitLocker Encryption
This technology manages Microsoft BitLocker policies for full disk and removable media encryption.
Disable BitLocker
on Self-Encrypting
Drives
Selected
Selected
Not Selected
If Selected, BitLocker Manager does not start encryption on a volume that
is already protected by a provisioned SED.
For example, if this policy is Selected and both C: and D: are on one
physical self-encrypting drive, and the PBA has been provisioned, then C:
and D: does not encrypt for BitLocker even if System and Fixed drive
encryption are turned on in the BitLocker Manager policies.
See basic settings
BitLocker Encryption - Fixed Data Volume Settings
Configure the Use
of Smart Cards on
Fixed Data Drives
Allow
Allow
Disallow
Require
This policy specifies whether smart cards can be used to authenticate
access to BitLocker fixed data drives. These settings are enforced when
turning on BitLocker, not when unlocking a drive. BitLocker will allow
unlocking a drive with any of the protectors available on the drive.
Deny Write Access
to Fixed Data Drives
Not Protected by
BitLocker
Disabled
Enabled
Disabled
Enabled for Organizations
If the drive is protected by BitLocker, it is mounted with read and write
access.
If you disable or do not configure this policy setting, all fixed data drives on
the computer is mounted with read and write access.
When Disabled, this policy element will force the option to be blocked
from being used, and will not proceed until it is met.
When Enabled, this policy element will force the option to be used, and
will not proceed unless it is met.
Allow Access to
BitLocker Protected
Selected
Selected
Not Selected










