Laptop TPM + PIN prompt not appearing

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The laptop boots directly to Windows (or recovery) without asking for your PIN.

Symptoms
  • No PIN prompt
  • Auto-unlock
  • Security risk
Possible Causes
  • PIN not set
  • Policy error
  • TPM auto-unlock enabled

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Verify Protectors

Run "manage-bde -protectors -get C:" to see if a PIN is actually required.

2

Check GPO

Ensure "Require startup PIN with TPM" is enforced.

3

Re-add PIN

Remove the TPM protector and add it back with a PIN.

When to See a Technician

If the prompt doesn't appear, the "TPM Only" protector might be active instead of "TPM + PIN".

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