Yes, you are correct. I do think it is a shame Microsoft did not
at least include BitLocker in the Business version, too.

Take care,

Michael

"Dennis Pack" <dennispack********.nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Michael:
> I agree with you fully about BitLocker working in a multi-boot scenario. I haven't
> turned off BitLocker, I just leave the USB key plugged in without problems. There is one
> problem with BitLocker, it's only available with Enterprise and Ultimate. Since this group
> deals with all versions of Vista that means that there has to be two recommendations for
> multi-booting. Use BitLocker if available or use a third party boot-manager. Have a great
> day.
>
> --
> Dennis Pack
> XP x64, Vista Enterprise x64
> Office2007
> "MICHAEL" <u158627_emr@dslr.net> wrote in message
> news:ONj8Q7KOHHA.4260@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl...
>>
>> "Thor" <valhalla@sweden.comm> wrote in message news:uYVloEGOHHA.5064@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>> For me, BitLocker isn't a convenient way to dual boot between XP and Vista (I don't have a
>>> TPM and don't want to use the USB option).
>>>
>>> Are there free boot manager programs that will work? TIA
>>
>> If you want to use BitLocker just to protect your restore points-
>> you can turn-off the boot up authentication.
>> Go into BitLocker's settings, select turn-off BitLocker. You will
>> be given two choices, "turn off" BitLocker or "decrypt". Select "turn off".
>> This way, your Vista volume stays encrypted and protected, but you don't
>> have to worry about TPM or a USB drive for the key. Turn off only turns
>> off the boot authentication or the need for the long password.
>> Vista stays encrypted and protected from XP's tomfoolery.
>>
>> -Michael
>