Users Guide

● When Policy Based Encryption and any technology managed by the Encryption Management Agent is installed, removable

media may not consistently appear as removable in the Data Security Console and the Security Management Server.

[DDPC-9736]

● The Encryption Management Agent no longer outputs policies by default. To output current and newly consumed policies,

create the following registry key:

HKLM\Software\Dell\Dell Data Protection\

DWORD: DumpPolicies

Value=1

Note: a reboot is not required for this change to take effect. [DDPC-9786]

● When using Policy-Based Encryption with a version prior to v10.0 and the Encryption Management Agent with v10.0 or

newer, Policy Based Encryption's status does not properly display in the Data Security Console. [DDPC-11052]

● The following registry key prevents lock screen applications from properly functioning until a user has logged into the device.

This key is enabled by default to ensure that user activation and key unlock is not impeded.

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

DWORD: DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn

Value: 1 [DDPC-10825]

● The master uninstaller currently requires all lower-case characters with the /silent command. Running with camel-case or

upper case characters will prevent the uninstaller from running. [DDPC-11092]

● Before a reboot, Dell recommends properly closing any files open in applications that leverage temporary files to store

changes. Failure to properly close these files could result in data loss. [DDPC-11440]

Pre-boot Authenticationv10.4

● The XPS 7390 touchpad functions improperly after the Pre-boot Authentication environment is created. After logging into

Windows, the touchpad functions properly. To work around this issue, use the Tab key to transition between dialog boxes

and options. [DDPC-11306]

● In rare occurrences, when the Pre-boot Authentication environment is created, the boot order may be set incorrectly on

reboot. [DDPC-11504]

SED Managerv10.4

● No technical advisories exist.

New Features and Functionality v10.3

● Pre-boot Authentication now supports block SID features.

● Dell Encryption now supports Micron 1300 self-encrypting drives.

● Dell Encryption now supports the following platforms:

○ Latitude 5300

○ Latitude 5500

○ Latitude 7200 2-in-1

○ Latitude 7400

○ Latitude 7400 2-in-1

Technical Advisories