Users Guide

Full Disk Encryption v10.4
● An issue resulting in smartcard login being unavailable for devices protected by Full Disk Encryption after resuming from
sleep is resolved. [DDPC-8284]
● Installing Policy-Based Encryption and Full Disk Encryption no longer requires the ENABLE_FDE_LM=1 parameter during
installation for either application. [DDPC-11091, DDPC-11090]
● An issue resulting in access to a drive protected by Full Disk Encryption without the necessary prerequisites is resolved.
[DDPC-11424]
Bitlocker Manager v10.4
● An issue resulting in computers protected by Bitlocker not honoring Bitlocker Manager policies is resolved. [DDPC-11250,
DDPSUS-2608]
Technical Advisories v10.4
Encryption Enterprise for Windows
● After installing Dell Encryption, the Support pane in the Data Security Console displays a blank page until the device
activates, or an internet connection is available. [DDPC-8059]
● When Policy Based Encryption and any technology managed by the Encryption Management Agent is installed, removable
media may not consistently appear as removable in the Data Security Console and the Security Management Server.
[DDPC-9736]
● The Encryption Management Agent no longer outputs policies by default. To output current and newly consumed policies,
create the following registry key:
HKLM\Software\Dell\Dell Data Protection\
DWORD: DumpPolicies
Value=1
Note: a reboot is not required for this change to take effect. [DDPC-9786]
● When using Policy-Based Encryption with a version prior to v10.0 and the Encryption Management Agent with v10.0 or
newer, Policy Based Encryption's status does not properly display in the Data Security Console. [DDPC-11052]
● The following registry key prevents lock screen applications from properly functioning until a user has logged into the device.
This key is enabled by default to ensure that user activation and key unlock is not impeded.
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
DWORD: DisableAutomaticRestartSignOn
Value: 1 [DDPC-10825]
● The master uninstaller currently requires all lower-case characters with the /silent command. Running with camel-case or
upper case characters will prevent the uninstaller from running. [DDPC-11092]
● Before a reboot, Dell recommends properly closing any files open in applications that leverage temporary files to store
changes. Failure to properly close these files could result in data loss. [DDPC-11440]
● A high volume events may result in an excessive number of notifications. To suppress notifications, see Encryption
Enterprise Advanced Installation Guide.
Pre-boot Authenticationv10.4
● The XPS 7390 touchpad functions improperly after the Pre-boot Authentication environment is created. After logging into
Windows, the touchpad functions properly. To work around this issue, use the Tab key to transition between dialog boxes
and options. [DDPC-11306]
● In rare occurrences, when the Pre-boot Authentication environment is created, the boot order may be set incorrectly on
reboot. [DDPC-11504]
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