Applies To
Windows 10 Windows 11

Original publish date: January 14, 2025

KB ID: 5051141

Support for Windows 10 will end in October 2025

After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10. Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11.

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Summary

After you enable BitLocker on a PC that is an unmanaged device or that uses the Trusted Platform Module (TPM), you might receive the following message:

For your security, some settings are managed by your administrator.

For example, you might unexpectedly see the message in the BitLocker control panel and some other places in Windows.

For your security, some settings are managed by your administrator​​​​​​​

Status

We are working on a resolution and will provide more information when it is available.

References

Trusted Platform Module Technology Overview

BitLocker overview

Secure managed and unmanaged devices

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