I'm curious about what happens to BitLocker if I delete partitions from my drive. Will deleting a partition result in BitLocker being removed, or will it still remain intact?
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Not really straightforward. BitLocker keys can also be stored in the TPM chip, so if you delete a partition and clear the TPM as well, then yes, it might remove BitLocker. But there’s no way to guarantee 100% because it’s not open source and I haven't run through the code myself.
BitLocker is integrated into Windows, so as long as you still have Windows installed, you’ll have the BitLocker software. However, it really depends on what you're trying to delete and your specific setup. If you're just deleting a regular partition, BitLocker should still be there, but the impact can vary based on the configuration you’re running.
I feel like that explanation is confusing. Can you clarify what you mean by clearing the TPM? What does that really do?