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Some things you may notice with disk encryption enabled

It’s rare there are any problems with disk encryption. Below are the few items we have noticed in testing.

Windows - Bitlocker Recovery Mode

Once Bitlocker is enabled some very rare uncommon changes to the computer can trigger a “Bitlocker Recovery” that requires a key to unlock. In the event that this occurs please call US-IT at 801-587-2297 for assistance.

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MacOS differences after FileVault is enabled

  • When you restart or shutdown and startup, your computer will take about a minute or so to sign in. This is normal. When you restart and sign in, you are decrypting the encrypted drive. You won’t notice this, if your screen is locked from going to sleep or if you close the lid on your laptop and need to log in. That will be as fast as it has been.

  • If you restart your computer, while connected to a docking monitor, you will need to unplug and re-insert the USB-C cable for your docking monitor after logging into your computer before it will work.