BitLocker encryption: Resolve "This computer's startup options are incorrectly configured" error

BitLocker can encrypt the computer operating system and its stored data. However, you may not be able to enable BitLocker encryption and receive a message saying "This computer has an incorrect boot options configured". This article will provide detailed solutions.

BitLocker encryption and error messages

BitLocker Drive Encryption provides a way to encrypt data on a hard drive to prevent unauthorized access. Once the drive is encrypted by BitLocker, you will not be able to access the data in it without proper permissions. BitLocker Drive Encryption is available for Windows 10 Professional and Enterprise Editions. Windows 10 Home Edition is only available on certain devices.

However, some users may receive the following error message when trying to use BitLocker on Windows 10/11:

"Start BitLocker: The boot options for this computer are not configured correctly. Please contact your system administrator for more information."

This error will prevent you from enabling BitLocker on your operating system drive. It usually happens on tablets because the Windows Touch Keyboard is not available in a pre-boot environment. don’t worry! There is a solution to every problem! Hereinafter, we will show you an alternative way to provide pre-start input using an external device such as a USB keyboard.

Suggestions: Use MiniTool ShadowMaker to back up data

While BitLocker can protect your data to a certain extent, some system changes can lead to unexpected data loss. Therefore, it is better for you to create backups of important files regularly. Here we strongly recommend a PC backup software - MiniTool ShadowMaker.

This free software is compatible with Windows 11/10/8/7 and supports file backup, system backup, disk backup and partition backup. Additionally, MiniTool ShadowMaker allows you to move Windows to another drive or clone HDD to SSD for better performance. Now let's see how to create a file backup using this tool:

Step 1. Start MiniTool ShadowMaker.

Step 2. On the Backup page, you can select the backup source and destination.

• Backup Source – Go to Source > Folders and Files Select the file or folder to back up.
• Backup Target – Go to Target Select a USB flash drive or an external hard drive as the storage path for the backup task.

Step 3. Click Back Up Now to start the process, or click Back Up Delay Task later .

How to fix the "Incorrect boot options for this computer" error?

To resolve the BitLocker error "This computer has an incorrect boot option configuration", make sure that the BitLocker authentication policy that requires pre-start keyboard input is enabled in the local Group Policy Editor. The operation steps are as follows:

Step 1. Press Win R to open the Run dialog box.

Step 2. Enter gpedit.msc and press Enter to open the run box.

Step 3. Navigate to the following path:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > BitLocker Drive Encryption > Operating System Drives .

Step 4. In the right pane, locate the BitLocker authentication enabled on your tablet that requires pre-start keyboard input , and double-click it.

Step 5. Check Enabled and click Apply & OK to save changes.

Conclusion

Now you should have resolved the BitLocker error for "This PC's boot options are incorrectly configured". In addition to BitLocker encryption, there is a reliable tool to help you protect your data - MiniTool ShadowMaker. It's definitely worth a try.

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