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Once the client has been installed, you'll be automatically prompted to encrypt your machine. This period is around 24 hours.
NOTE: You can manually trigger this prompt by navigating to (by default) C:\Program Files\Microsoft and double-clicking on "MBAMClientUI.exe"
NOTE: You cannot encrypt your machine using MBAM if you are currently connected to it remotely.
To encrypt using MBAM:
- You will be presented with the following screen. Click on "Start".
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NOTE: Depending on when the client was installed, you may be able to postpone encryption until a later date by clicking on "Postpone". If you want to request to not encrypt your machine using MBAM, then click on "Request Exemption" and follow the instructions on the screen.
- Once you click start, your machine will automatically begin to encrypt. You can use it normally while it is encrypting.
NOTE: If you are running Windows 8 and your machine is not equipped with a TPM, then you will be required to create a password that will need to be used to unlock the machine when booting. If your machine does have a TPM installed, you can configure a password at a later time, but it is not required.
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