NEW Windows 11 - bitlocker force removable device to be encrypted

[wiz2k10]

Hi all,

I have some computers fully managed by Intune and encrypted by bitlocker.
Since I have started my windows 11 deployment I encounter a weird behavior with removable devices and bitlocker. Now, it is mandatory to encrypt usb key/removable device before to use it. It is/was not the case with my windows 10 computers.
Do someone can confirm me that this new behavior is normal woth windows11? Can we disable it ?
I have a temporary workaround that set a value in the registry but Intune policy overwrite it regularly.

As a remember :
Context : intune/bitlocker/windows11/removable devices

Thank you all,

Bye.

 

[Youssef Saad]

Hello @wiz2k10,

You have to double-check your Intune policies. For that, go under Endpoint protection > Windows Encryption > BitLocker – Removable Drive Settings and make sure that option is not enabled.

For more details: Manage BitLocker policy for Windows devices with Intune