Nokia Wireless Charging Pillow by Fatboy. Put your phone to bed. When you go to bed, your phone can too. Just rest it on its Fatboy pillow to start charging. They even come in bright colours to match your Lumia. Nokia Wireless Charging Plate. Phone down, power up. Place your phone on a charging plate and watch its battery go up. There’s no need to align it carefully – the charger will work as soon as it senses your Lumia on top. Nokia Wireless Charging Stand. Charging for multi-taskers. Want to keep using your Nokia Lumia while it charges? Place it on our wireless charging stand so the screen’s easy to see.You can even pre-set the stand to open apps on your phone – like an alarm or SkyDrive.

Stream your favourite music for free

Nokia Music.

Stream your favourite music for free*.

With Nokia Music you can stream music on your phone, completely free*.

There’s no sign-up and no subscription. Just a massive library of tracks and customised playlists based on your favourite artists.

It works offline, too – download a playlist onto your phone and you can listen to it whenever you want. We’ve also got great accessories to make listening even better – like a Nokia Purity Pro Stereo Headset from Monster. Or our new JBL Portable Wireless Speaker. All designed to look great with your Lumia.

Innovative design. Wireless charging and swappable shells.

Innovative design.

Wireless charging and swappable shells.

The new Lumia family is designed with loads of special features, like wireless charging. Just place your phone on its plate to boost the battery.

There are lots of wireless chargers to choose from – including the beautiful Nokia Wireless Charging Plate and the Charging Pillow by Fatboy. And if you want to charge the Lumia 820 wirelessly, just add a wireless charging shell.

With a range of colours on offer you can pick one that suits you. And get new accessories like speakers and headsets to match.

Nokia City Lens. See your city differently.

Nokia City Lens.

See your city differently.

With Nokia City Lens you can discover all your city has to offer around you, just by looking through your camera display.

Just hold your phone up and watch nearby restaurants, hotels, and other businesses pop up on your screen. You can find suggestions on where to eat. Find the nearest bars. Then read reviews, get phone numbers, link to websites or create a list of places to visit another time.

Nokia Smart Shoot. Make every image picture perfect.

Nokia Smart Shoot.

Make every image picture perfect.

Our next generation Lumia family comes with a unique lens that lets you take a series of photos with a single click.

You can combine smiles, edit images and enhance in an instant to create that perfect shot that never took place.

When you’re done, upload your snaps straight away for your friends to see.

Steps_to_activate_completely_nero 2005 to 2012

1.Install nero using the serial below: -

 7K22-OO1B-11OS-E1SS-S9M4-B4X3-7E11

2.Now go to start, all programs, nero 8, toolkit then control centre.
3.Will see list of nero apps installed. At bottom uncheck (check for updates)
4.Left hand side click the KEY icon.
5.Enter following serials:-
-Blu-ray/HD DVD Video Plug-in:- EC06-206A-99K5-2527-940M-3227-K7XK
-mp3PRO Plug-in:- 9C00-E0A2-98K1-294K-06XC-MX2C-X988
-Lame MP3 Encoder:- 4C04-5032-9953-2A16-09E3-KC8M-5C80
-LLS Plugin:- EC05-E087-9964-2703-05E2-88XA-51EE
-HDDVD_TEST:- 5C0X-205M-99M1-2435-2118-K246-1576
-NERO_TEST:- 4C0E-4009-9863-2X6M-1939-12A1-99A0
-BD_TEST:- 5C0M-6027-1869-2C4K-4001-81E0-K6CA
6.delete "NeroPatentActivation" in C:\Program Files\Common Files\Nero\Shared\NL3.
Or block internet access via firewall.

7.you are done

8.dont forget to reply to my topic

Trick to Repair Windows XP/Windows 7 without Installation CD

Trick to Repair Windows XP/Windows 7 without Installation CD

It is very annoying when our Computer is running on the Operating System whose files are corrupted and many times shows an Error message and make us Frustated and leaving us with none other option than Re-installing the Windows.

But this is not the solution we an also Repair it. But what if do not have the Installation CD.
No problem Top Tricks and Tips is always there.

Here is a simple Trick to Repair Windows XP without Installation CD.
To make use of this Trick just follow these steps :

1) Click on Start  >>  Run  >>  Type "webfldrs.msi" ( without quotes ). 

2) Now follow the Instructions.and select Re-install Mode.

3) Now Check all the options on the New Screen which appears and click OK. 

4) Now Click Re-install button finally and it would take few minutes depending upon the System Conditions. 

5) Now after it Restart the Computer and it is done.

 

Trick to Disable Windows logo Key.

There is a Trick to Disable Windows logo Key. It is very annoying for many people the Windows Logo Key. So now we can Disable it via simple Trick.
Here is a simple Trick to Disable Windows logo Key.1) Open Notepad.
2) Copy and Paste the following Code into Notepad :

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Keyboard Layout]
“Scancode Map”=hex:00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,03,00,00,00,00,00,5b,e0,00,00,5c,e0,\
00,00,00,00

3) Save it as WindowsLogoKey.reg.
4) Run it and Restart the Computer.
5) Now it is done.
So it is a simple Trick to Disable Windows logo Key.

Trick to Hack and Crack Internet Download Manager 2012

We all have given a try to Internet Download Manager but have only tried and not have Activated it Permanently for the lifetime Period.

Internet Download Manager is available on Internet but its not free and its Cracked / Patched Versions either not works or contains Viruses.

We also have Downloaded Internet Download Manager with its Crack many times from many sites, but could not able to keep it more than 30 days. If kept then not able to Update it even once.



But now here is the Trick which can Activate Internet Download Manager with Lifetime Validity and also we can Update it not only once but regularly. 

Using this Hack we can register the Internet Download Manager for Free using our own Credentials i.e we an Register with our Own Name and Email ID. Here is the steps to manually Hack Internet Download Manager for Free.

1) Download the Internet Download Manager Trial or If you already have Internet Download Manager Installed then Update it by going to Help  >>  Check for Updates.
If you don't wanna update your version just Click on Registration.

To Download Internet Download Manager Click here.

2) Now a New Dialog Box Appears asking for Name, Last Name, Email Address and Serial Key.

3) Now Enter Your or any other Name, Last Name, Email Address and in the Serial Key Field Enter any of the following given below Keys and Click OK to Register :

HUDWE-UO689-6D27B-YM28M

RLDGN-OV9WU-5W589-6VZH1

UK3DV-E0MNW-MLQYX-GENA1

398ND-QNAGY-CMMZU-ZPI39

GZLJY-X50S3-0S20D-NFRF9

W3J5U-8U66N-D0B9M-54SLM

EC0Q6-QN7UH-5S3JB-YZMEK

UVQW0-X54FE-QW35Q-SNZF5

FJJTJ-J0FLF-QCVBK-A287M

4) Now it will show an Error Message that you have Registered Internet Download Manager using Fake Serial Key and it will Exit.
But don't worry because the Hack Starts now.

5) Go to Start  >>  Run  >>  notepad %windir%\system32\drivers\etc\hosts  >>  Enter.

6) Now a Notepad File Appears with some Text in it.
Now just Copy and Paste the following Code at the End of the Text :

127.0.0.1 tonec.com

127.0.0.1 www.tonec.com

127.0.0.1 registeridm.com

127.0.0.1 www.registeridm.com

127.0.0.1 secure.registeridm.com

127.0.0.1 internetdownloadmanager.com

127.0.0.1 www.internetdownloadmanager.com

127.0.0.1 secure.internetdownloadmanager.com

127.0.0.1 mirror.internetdownloadmanager.com

127.0.0.1 mirror2.internetdownloadmanager.com

7) Now Save the file with the same name as it is i.e hosts in the same Directory and if it  ask for replace it then replace it.

Note : For Windows 7 users,
due to Security Reasons you will not be able to save hosts file,

So go to C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc, find file with name hosts.

Now Right Click on hosts file  >>  Properties  >>  Security tab  >>  admin account  >>  edit button and in front of change permissions give the User Full Control and Write and Read Rights and then click on Apply and then click on Ok.

Now u will be able to Edit the hosts file and save changes in it.
If you are already Login through admin then skip this step.
Its just for Granting Permission for Editing File.

8) Now Restart the Computer.

9) Now Start Internet Download Manager and it is has been Converted to Full Version and Specially when we Update it Next Time the Registration will not Expire.
That means it will remain Full Version for life time and we may Update it without any Problem throughout Future.

If you have any problem using this Trick then Comment below or Contact Us.

If you want us to do this Trick for you on your Computer or System then You can request the Live Help and Support from Us. We would be Happy to Help You. 

So it is a simple Trick to Hack and Crack Internet Download Manager

HACK FACE BOOK IN 40 MIN

go to face book .com

If you are using firefox right click in the face book page or press Q


then you go to html mode and  press "body.has..." file

then click the html now html of body is available

Fire fox don't allow you to copy the file or text in this mode so you have to writre html code in a not pad and save as ".html" format

then disconnect the net connection and edit the html code with your file and re connect facebook and lod this edited html code in new tab and load facebook in other tab and ask a friend to friend ship and when loading close the tab and click a link in your edited html code that's all you are in facebook network .make it fast because each 40 minutes face book scan for hackers

so you have to make it fast

Remove/Stop Low Disk Space Warning Message On Windows

Windows XP Low Disk Space Warning

Is your Hard Disks are getting full and your Windows XP annoying you with the Low Disk Space Warning message at the Taskbar ?? The best way to remove this message is by deleting some unwanted files in the disk. But if you don’t want to delete any data and still don’t want to see this annoying Low Disk Space Warning message means then you have to do some Registry Hacking to remove it. Ok, lets see how to do it,..

1. Start > Run > type ‘ Regedit ‘ and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate through this path ‘ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer ‘ on the left pane of the Registry Editor
3. Create a new key ( DWORD Value ) in the right pane with the following details :

Name: NoLowDiskSpaceChecks
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value:1 (Hexadecimal)
Now, Log Off and Login Again or Restart your Windows XP Computer to remove the Annoying Windows XP Low Disk Space Warning message from the Windows XP Taskbar !

Android On Your PC: Qualcomm Invests In BlueStacks After Beta Sees 1M Downloads In 10 Days

Android On Your PC: Qualcomm Invests In BlueStacks After Beta Sees 1M Downloads In 10 Days

If you’re an Android and a PC, you should check out BlueStacks — before hackers catch on or Chrome sneaks in this functionality, take advantage. The startup’s software has been going like hotcakes over the last few months, as it’s offering a much-needed service for Android and PC users, having developed software that allows Android users to run their apps on all Windows PCs, tablets, and laptops — without any modifications. Thanks to this appealing concept, BlueStacks lured $7.6 million in venture funding pre-launch, $6.4 million more a few months later, and now it seems the yet another investor is on board.
The startup finally released its public beta on March 27th, and so far users have been eating it up. In the first 10 days after its release, BlueStacks’ App Player racked up more than 1 million downloads, with over 12 million apps collectively being run by its users. It’s on the heels of this early traction that the company is today announcing that global telecom giant Qualcomm has joined as an investor

5 Cool Ways To Customize Your Windows 7 System

Windows 7 provides plenty of internal options to change the look and feel of your computer. It’s easy to give the operating system a unique style and at the same time enhance your experience as a user. For most of the coolest ways to customize Windows 7, you don’t even have to mess with hacks or additional software.

Let me show you how you can dress up your installation of Windows 7 and make using your computer a visual and functional joy.

1. Change The Welcome Screen

There are two basic things you can change that will affect the welcome screen. First of all, you can change your profile picture. Secondly, you can apply a hack or software to change the background image.

To change your profile picture, go to > Start and type > User Accounts into the bar that says > Search programs and files, then open the respective entry under > Control Panel. Next, select > Change your picture. You can now choose a default image or click > Browse for more pictures… at the bottom of the list to access your own files. 

Once you have selected an image click the > Change Picture button and you’re done.

To change the logon screen manually, check out the procedure described in this article - How To Change Windows 7 Logon Screen

Using a tool rather than the manual steps doesn’t make you less geeky. Rather it will save you time and give you access to further logon page customization options, for example changing buttons or Windows branding. Simon has reviewed three programs here - The Best Ways To Customize The Welcome Screen In Windows 7.

2. Add Desktop Gadgets

Gadgets are tiny tools that sit on your desktop. They add functionality and quickly let you complete tasks without launching a large program. Some of my three favorite Windows 7 gadgets are:

• Clipboard Manager - Manage your clipboard history, search entries, store favorite clips, and more.
• Skype Gadget - Keep a minimized Skype interface on your desktop and save space.
• The Magic Folder - Automatically sort files into pre-defined folders based on their file extension.

To browse, discover, and install gadgets, visit the Windows Live Gadget Gallery. To launch existing gadgets, go to > Start and type > Desktop Gadgets into the bar that says > Search programs and files, then open the respective entry under > Control Panel.

Also have a look at The 7 Best Windows 7 Gadgets and the Top 7 Coolest Windows 7 Desktop Gadgets You Have To Use.

3. Change The Windows Theme

Changing the theme will have the greatest impact on your system in terms of look and feel. And you’ll be surprised how easy it is. > Right-click desktop and select > Personalize. You can now select a default theme, get more themes online, or create your own.

For some suggestions and detailed instructions on how to create your own custom theme, open this article: Top 5 Windows 7 Themes You Might Want To Try.

4. Create A Custom Desktop Slideshow

To add some variety to your desktop or showcase your own photos, you can create a custom desktop slideshow that will regularly change your wallpaper.

> Right-click desktop, select > Personalize, and click on > Desktop Background. To create a slideshow, you need to select any entry from the > Picture location drop-down menu other than the default ‘Solid Colors’. Now > Browse for the folder that holds your pictures, > Select the ones you like, choose a > Picture position and time interval to > Change picture. Finally click the > Save changes button and enjoy.

Like the > Desktop Background you can also customize > Window Color and > Sounds and so create your own custom theme. Don’t forget to > Save theme!

5. Add Toolbars To Taskbar & Enable Quick Launch Bar

A toolbar located in your taskbar can provide instant access to often used programs, for example iTunes. Simply > right click Taskbar, expand > Toolbars, and check the ones you would like to see.

For those mourning the Windows XP Quick Launch bar, don’t despair. There is a hack to bring it back. Follow the same steps outlined above and select > New toolbar…, enter the following path > %userprofile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch and click > Select Folder. The Quick Launch bar will appear, but it needs more customization. > Right-click Quick Launch and uncheck > Show title and > Show Text to make it more compact. You can also uncheck > Lock the taskbar and then > drag and drop Quick Launch into place.

Windows Genuine Hack – 100% Work

Windows Genuine Hack – 100% Work

Windows Genuine Hack – 100% Work

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Windows Genuine Hack :-

1) Download “Windows.Genuine.Advantage.Validation..rar”
2) Extract It.
3) Run “installer.bat” file.
4) Reboot.
5) Enjoy Your Validated Windows.

Download :

http://rapidshare.com/files/115531401/Windows.Genuine.Advantage.Validation..rar

Viruses 2012 with new tricks

Here are answers to some common questions about viruses, worms, and Trojan horses.

 What is a virus?

A virus is a program that replicates itself. It spreads by making copies of itself on a computer or by inserting computer code into program or operating system files. Viruses don't always damage files or computers, but they usually affect a computer's performance and stability. For a virus to infect a computer or to spread, you usually have to do something, such as open an infected e‑mail attachment.

 Are all viruses harmful?

Yes, to varying degrees. Virus damage can range from slowing computer performance to a loss of information and programs. In the worst case, viruses delete or modify information and programs on your computer. Some e‑mail viruses send confidential information in messages when spreading. Even when a virus is not directly damaging information, the process of replication can slow your computer and Internet connection.

 What is a worm?

A worm is computer code that spreads without user interaction. Most worms begin as e‑mail attachments that infect a computer when they're opened. The worm scans the infected computer for files, such as address books, or temporary webpages, that contain e‑mail addresses. The worm uses the addresses to send infected e‑mail, and often mimics (or spoofs) the "From" addresses in subsequent e‑mail messages so that those infected messages appear to be from someone you know. Worms then spread automatically through e‑mail, networks, or operating system vulnerabilities, often overwhelming those systems before the cause is known. Worms aren't always destructive to computers, but they usually cause computer and network performance and stability problems.

 What is a Trojan horse?

A Trojan horse is a malicious software program that hides inside other programs. It enters a computer hidden inside a legitimate program, such as a screen saver. It then puts code into the operating system, which enables a hacker to access the infected computer. Trojan horses do not usually spread by themselves; they are spread by viruses, worms, or downloaded software.

 What is a blended threat?

A blended threat is a combination of some or all of the malicious programs discussed in the sections above. Blended threats often begin when someone interacts with a virus (such as opening an unsafe e‑mail attachment). The virus automatically propagates using worm behavior, and then installs a Trojan horse on the infected computer.

 How do I prevent viruses?

Install an antivirus program. To be most effective, an antivirus program should always be turned on, should scan incoming e‑mail, and should scan file access. For more information, see How can I help protect my computer from viruses?

 How do I know if my computer has a virus?

There is no single indicator of a virus infection, but some of the more common effects include poor computer performance, pop-up ads displaying (even when you have turned on a pop-up blocker or disconnected from the Internet). For more information, see How do I tell if my computer has a virus?

 How do I check for and remove viruses?

To check for viruses and remove them from your computer, you need to run antivirus software. For more information, see How can I tell if my computer has a virus? and How do I remove a computer virus?

Remote Desktop connections

What types of Remote Desktop connections should I allow?

To allow another computer to connect to your computer using Remote Desktop Connection, you must allow the connection by choosing the appropriate setting on the Remote tab in System Properties. To open this tab, follow these steps:

1. Click to open System.
2. In the left pane, click Remote settings.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

The following information will help you decide which setting to choose:

• Select Don’t allow connections to this computer to prevent anyone from connecting to your computer using Remote Desktop or RemoteApp.
• Select Allow connections from computers running any version of Remote Desktop to allow people using any version of Remote Desktop or RemoteApp to connect to your computer. This is a good choice if you don't know the version of Remote Desktop Connection that other people are using, but it is less secure than the third option.
• Select Allow connections only from computers running Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication to allow people with computers running versions of Remote Desktop or RemoteApp with Network Level Authentication to connect to your computer. This is the most secure choice if you know that the people who will connect to your computer are running Windows 7 on their computers. (In Windows 7, Remote Desktop uses Network Level Authentication.)

   What is Network Level Authentication?

  Network Level Authentication is an authentication method that completes user authentication before you establish a full Remote Desktop connection and the logon screen appears. This can help protect the remote computer from hackers and malicious software. The advantages of Network Level Authentication are:

  • It requires fewer remote computer resources than earlier versions of Remote Desktop Connection. The remote computer uses a limited number of resources before authenticating the user, rather than starting a full Remote Desktop connection as in earlier versions.
  • It can help provide better security by helping to reduce the risk of denial-of-service attacks. (A denial-of-service attack attempts to limit or prevent access to the Internet.)
  • It uses remote computer authentication, which can help protect users from connecting to remote computers that are set up for malicious purposes.

  To see if your computer is running a version of Remote Desktop with Network Level Authentication

  1. Click to open Remote Desktop Connection.
  2. Click the icon in the upper-left corner of the Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, and then click About.
     Remote Desktop Connection dialog box
  3. In the About Remote Desktop Connection dialog box, look for the phrase "Network Level Authentication supported."

Encryption in Windows

Encryption is a way to enhance the security of a message or file by scrambling the contents so that it can be read only by someone who has the right encryption key to unscramble it. For example, if you purchase something from a website, the information for the transaction (such as your address, phone number, and credit card number) is usually encrypted to help keep it safe. Use encryption when you want a strong level of protection for your information.

For more information, see What is Encrypting File System (EFS)?

What is Encrypting File System (EFS)?

Encrypting File System (EFS) is a feature of Windows that you can use to store information on your hard disk in an encrypted format. Encryption is the strongest protection that Windows provides to help you keep your information secure.

Some key features of EFS:

• Encrypting is simple; just select a check box in the file or folder's properties to turn it on.
• You have control over who can read the files.
• Files are encrypted when you close them, but are automatically ready to use when you open them.
• If you change your mind about encrypting a file, clear the check box in the file's properties.

Note

• EFS is not fully supported on Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Home Basic, and Windows 7 Home Premium. For those editions of Windows, if you have the encryption key or certificate, you can do the following:
  • Decrypt files by running Cipher.exe in the Command Prompt window (advanced users)
  • Modify an encrypted file
  • Copy an encrypted file as decrypted to a hard disk on your computer
  • Import EFS certificates and keys
  • Back up EFS certificates and keys by running Cipher.exe in the Command Prompt window (advanced users)
    
    
    
    
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    Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption

    You can use BitLocker Drive Encryption to help protect all files stored on the drive Windows is installed on (operating system drive) and on fixed data drives (such as internal hard drives). Your can use BitLocker To Go to help protect all files stored on removable data drives (such as external hard drives or USB flash drives).

    Unlike Encrypting File System (EFS), which enables you to encrypt individual files, BitLocker encrypts the entire drive. You can log on and work with your files normally, but BitLocker can help block hackers from accessing the system files they rely on to discover your password, or from accessing your drive by removing it from your computer and installing it in a different computer.

    When you add new files to a drive that is encrypted with BitLocker, BitLocker encrypts them automatically. Files remain encrypted only while they are stored in the encrypted drive. Files copied to another drive or computer are decrypted. If you share files with other users, such as through a network, these files are encrypted while stored on the encrypted drive, but they can be accessed normally by authorized users.

    If you encrypt the operating system drive, BitLocker checks the computer during startup for any conditions that could represent a security risk (for example, a change to the BIOS or changes to any startup files). If a potential security risk is detected, BitLocker will lock the operating system drive and require a special BitLocker recovery key to unlock it. Make sure that you create this recovery key when you turn on BitLocker for the first time; otherwise, you could permanently lose access to your files. If your computer has the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, BitLocker uses it to seal the keys that are used to unlock the encrypted operating system drive. When you start your computer, BitLocker asks the TPM for the keys to the drive and unlocks it.

    If you encrypt data drives (fixed or removable), you can unlock an encrypted drive with a password or a smart card, or set the drive to automatically unlock when you log on to the computer.

    You can turn off BitLocker at any time, either temporarily by suspending it, or permanently by decrypting the drive.

    Note

    • The ability to encrypt drives using BitLocker Drive Encryption is not available in all editions of Windows.

     To turn on BitLocker

    1. Click to open BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    2. Click Turn On BitLocker. This opens the BitLocker setup wizard. Follow the instructions in the wizard.  If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

     To turn off or temporarily suspend BitLocker

    1. Click to open BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    2. Do one of the following:
       • To temporarily suspend BitLocker, click Suspend Protection, and then click Yes.
       • To turn off BitLocker and decrypt the drive, click Turn Off BitLocker, and then click Decrypt Drive.
         
         
         
         

         What's the difference between BitLocker Drive Encryption and Encrypting File System?

         There are several differences between BitLocker Drive Encryption and Encrypting File System (EFS). BitLocker is designed to help protect all of the personal and system files on the drive Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) if your computer is stolen, or if unauthorized users try to access the computer. You can also use BitLocker to encrypt all files on fixed data drives (such as internal hard drives) and use BitLocker To Go to encrypt files on removable data drives (such as external hard drives or USB flash drives). EFS is used to help protect individual files on any drive on a per-user basis. The table below shows the main differences between BitLocker and EFS.

         BitLocker	Encrypting File System (EFS)
         BitLocker encrypts all personal and system files on the operating system drive, fixed data drives, and removable data drives.	EFS encrypts personal files and folders one-by-one and doesn't encrypt the entire contents of a drive.
         BitLocker does not depend on the individual user accounts associated with files. BitLocker is either on or off, for all users or groups.	EFS encrypts files based on the user account associated with it. If a computer has multiple users or groups, each of them can encrypt their own files independently.
         BitLocker uses the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), a special microchip in many computers that supports advanced security features to encrypt the operating system drive.	EFS does not require or use any special hardware.
         You must be an administrator to turn BitLocker encryption on or off on the drive that Windows is installed on and on fixed data drives.	You do not have to be an administrator to use EFS.

         You can use BitLocker Drive Encryption and EFS together to get the protection offered by both features. When using EFS, encryption keys are stored with the computer's operating system. Although the keys used with EFS are encrypted, their security still could be compromised if a hacker is able to access the operating system drive. Using BitLocker to encrypt the operating system drive can help protect these keys by preventing the operating system drive from booting or being accessed if it is installed in another computer.

         For more information about EFS, see What is Encrypting File System (EFS)?

         
         

         
         

         
         

         
         

         What is a BitLocker Drive Encryption startup key or PIN?

         When you use BitLocker Drive Encryption to encrypt the drive that Windows is installed on, you can use a startup key or personal identification number (PIN) to start your computer for added security. If you use a PIN, you will need to remember it and type it each time you start the computer. If you use a startup key, you will need to save it on a USB flash drive and insert the flash drive each time you start the computer. Having a startup key or PIN is optional, unless your computer is at a workplace and your system administrator requires it.

         You can create either a startup key or a PIN, but not both. The PIN can be any number that you choose from 4 to 20 digits in length (the minimum length of your PIN might be longer if your computer is part of a domain). The PIN is stored on your computer. You can create a startup key or PIN when you turn on BitLocker for the first time. After you create the startup key or PIN, you can use Manage BitLocker to change the PIN, but you cannot change the startup key. You can make additional copies of the startup key in case you lose the original.

         Notes

         • A startup key can also be used to store the encryption keys for the drive that Windows is installed on if your computer does not have the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security hardware. BitLocker seals its encryption keys in the TPM hardware, which is a special microchip in many computers that supports advanced security features. You can only use a startup key instead of the TPM if your system administrator has set up your network to allow the use of startup keys. For more information about TPM, see What is the Trusted Platform Module security hardware?

         • If you create backup copies of your startup key, make sure you store them on separate removable media.

         • Assistive technology software that runs on Windows, such as screen reading software, cannot read BitLocker startup screens because they are displayed during BIOS startup and before Windows runs. This includes screens used when you type a PIN or recovery key, and any BitLocker error messages.

         To copy your startup key or change your PIN

         1. Click to open BitLocker Drive Encryption.‌
         2. Click Manage BitLocker, and then follow the instructions.

         
         
         
         
         
         
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         What is a BitLocker recovery key?

         A BitLocker recovery key is a special key that you can create when you turn on Bitlocker Drive Encryption for the first time on each drive that you encrypt. You can use the recovery key to gain access to your computer if the drive that Windows is installed on (the operating system drive) is encrypted using BitLocker Drive Encryption and BitLocker detects a condition that prevents it from unlocking the drive when the computer is starting up. A recovery key can also be used to gain access to your files and folders on a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or USB flash drive) that is encrypted using BitLocker To Go, if for some reason you forget the password or your computer cannot access the drive.

         You should store the recovery key by printing it, saving it on removable media, or saving it as a file in a folder on another drive on your computer that you are not encrypting. You cannot save the recovery key for a removable data drive (such as a USB flash drive) on removable media. Store the recovery key separate from your computer. After you create a recovery key, you can use Manage BitLocker to make additional copies.

         Notes

         • If your computer is part of a domain, your system administrator might control which recovery key options are available.

         • Assistive technology software that runs on Windows, such as screen reading software, can't read BitLocker startup screens because they are displayed during basic input/output system (BIOS) startup before Windows starts. This includes screens used when you type a personal identification number (PIN) or recovery key, and any BitLocker error messages.

          To copy your BitLocker recovery key

         1. Click to open BitLocker Drive Encryption.‌
         2. Click Manage BitLocker, and then follow the instructions.
            
            
            
            

            What's the difference between suspending BitLocker Drive Encryption and decrypting the drive?

            BitLocker can be turned off in two ways: by suspending BitLocker or by decrypting the drive. When you suspend BitLocker, your drive is still encrypted but your computer uses a plain text decryption key that is stored on the drive to read the information. When you decrypt the drive, everything on your drive is decrypted.

            Suspending BitLocker Drive Encryption is a temporary method for removing BitLocker protection without decrypting the drive Windows is installed on (the operating system drive). Suspend BitLocker if you need to update the computer’s basic input/output system (BIOS) or startup files; this will help prevent BitLocker from locking the drive and can help avoid a lengthy decryption process. When the update is complete and you have restarted the computer, you can click Resume Protection.

            You can only suspend BitLocker on operating system drives. If you want to turn off Bitlocker on a fixed data drive (such as an internal hard drive) or a removable data drive (such as an external hard drive or a USB flash drive), you must decrypt the drive.

            Decrypting an operating system drive means that BitLocker protection is removed from the computer, which can be time-consuming.

            To temporarily suspend BitLocker or decrypt the drive

            1. Click to open BitLocker Drive Encryption.‌
            2. Do one of the following:
               • To temporarily suspend BitLocker, click Suspend Protection, and then click Yes.
               • To turn off BitLocker and decrypt the drive, click Turn Off BitLocker, and then click Decrypt Drive.

            Note

            • If your computer is part of a domain, some BitLocker features and settings might be controlled by your system administrator. 
              
              
              
              

              Why BitLocker Drive Encryption might block your computer from starting

              If you use BitLocker Drive Encryption to encrypt the drive that Windows is installed on (operating system drive) and your computer has at least version 1.2 of the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) security hardware (a special microchip in many computers that supports advanced security features), the TPM checks the system during startup for conditions that could indicate a security risk. These conditions could include disk errors, changes to the basic input/output system (BIOS), changes to other startup components, or evidence that the hard disk is being started in a different computer.

              If the TPM detects such a condition, BitLocker will not unlock the operating system drive and will enter a recovery mode that requires the BitLocker recovery key to unlock it.

              Warning

              • It is very important that you create a recovery key when you turn on BitLocker for the first time; otherwise, you could permanently lose access to your files.

              If you use BitLocker to encrypt the system drive and your computer doesn’t have at least version 1.2 of the TPM, BitLocker will not check for changes to the startup environment. However, you will still need the recovery key in case your BitLocker startup key doesn’t unlock the system drive.

              Notes

              • If your computer is part of a domain, some BitLocker features and settings can be controlled by your system administrator.

              • Assistive technology software that runs on Windows, such as screen reading software, cannot read BitLocker startup screens because they are displayed during BIOS startup and before Windows runs. This includes screens used when you type a PIN or recovery key, and any BitLocker error messages.