This site provides you with our standard initial setup process for unmanaged devices. It is kept as lean and simple as possible, however if you encounter problems with any of the mentioned steps do not hesitate and contact us via our IT GEO Servicedesk.
Step-by-Step Guide
Step1 - Set a strong password : You will get the UD with a pre-installed user (commonly with your full name) and a temporary initial password, which has to be changed immediately after handover to you! The chosen password has to be strong - here you can find some tips regarding password security: https://zid.univie.ac.at/en/password-tips/
| I. Press the buttons Ctrl+Alt+Del (EN Keyboard) or Strg+Alt+Entf (DE Keyboard) II. Choose the option "Change a password" (as shown in the picture) |
| III. In the first input field type in the initial password, which we will provide you via safe communication IV. In the two others type in your own created strong password V. Afterwards click on the arrow as shown in the picture |
| VI. Now the password should be renewed and you should get the screen as shown on the left |
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Step2 - Activate Bitlocker Encryption : University guidelines demand that mobile storage devices are encrypted! How to encrypt your harddisk: on Windows 10 and 11: activate Bitlocker: Windows Explorer – right click “C:” → “activate Bitlocker” Save the recovery key!! e.g.print it and keep the document in a save place!! If lost, all data on the device will be inaccessible!
a. Open the Windows Explorer
b. Go to "This PC" (EN) or "Dieser PC" (DE) on the left side panel of the Windows Explorer, afterwards do a right-click on the system hard drive (C:) as stated in the following picture
c. Now a dropdown menu will open, there you click the option "Activate Bitlocker" (EN) or "Bitlocker aktivieren" (DE).
d. A new dialog box will appear, displaying the available options for saving your Bitlocker Recovery Key. We recommend to make a hard copy. Consequently, we will here proceed with the option "Print the recovery key" (EN) or "Wiederherstellungsschlüssel drucken" (DE).
f. Next, you can either save the recovery key as a PDF (Microsoft Print to PDF) or, if you have a physical printer set up, print it directly.
g. If you save it as a PDF, make sure to choose a memorable name so you can easily locate it, even after several years.
h. Finally, you can proceed to the actual Bitlocker activation - as depicted in the screenshots below.
i. EXCELLENT, now Bitlocker is activated and