Can you use a Bitlocker'd jump drive as a Windows Install Media?


  1. jgilbreath
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    Can you use a Bitlocker'd jump drive as a Windows Install Media?


    Hello all! Quick question.

    Can you use a Bitlocker'd jump drive as a Windows Install Media?

    Thanks!
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  3. Caledon Ken
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    Hi jgilbreath.

    If the USB key is encrypted you need a method to un-encrypt.

    If there is no other useful information on key use the Media Creation tool to create new media. If MCT is downloaded today and used it will download V1709 media.

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