After enabling BitLocker, “For your security, some settings are managed by your administrator” is unexpectedly displayed

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Windows 10 Windows 11

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  • Original publish date: January 14, 2025
  • KB ID: 5051141

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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:

Note

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