Currently have a regular 160GB hard drive in my notebook and just ordered a a SSD to replace it. Before i start the upgrade should i disable or suspend bitlocker? Just don't want any hangups when i go to install the new SSD. thanks, Ncage

Yes. The hardware change will cause bitlocker to react, perhaps blocking the system image restore. Here's a thread that provides more info. Unlock the drive, image, restore and lock the drive. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprosecurity/thread/6b34b4da-b1e2-4038-8d6d-192f973cadea

Yes. The hardware change will cause bitlocker to react, perhaps blocking the system image restore. Here's a thread that provides more info. Unlock the drive, image, restore and lock the drive. http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprosecurity/thread/6b34b4da-b1e2-4038-8d6d-192f973cadea Thanks for the reply. What i still don't understand is whether i have to suspend or turn bitlocker off (decrypt drive). When you say "Unlock the drive" i don't know what your referring to. thanks

Suspend temporarily turns off Bitlocker, while decrypt is permanent. Since you are changing hardware, you can be sure of no hang-ups using decrypt. Perform your task, then Bitlocker the new drive.