- Copy the archive with the utility to the local drive and extract the files.
- Run fde_precheck.exe as an administrator.
FDE Test Utility will run simple compatibility tests. If the tests find some fatal incompatibilities, FDE Test Utility will exit. The test results will be saved to fde_precheck_report.txt. If simple tests do not find any fatal incompatibilities, FDE Test Utility will ask you whether to run additional tests.
- Click Yes.
FDE Test Utility will run the installation of the components necessary for performing an additional set of compatibility tests. Upon completing the additional tests, the utility will automatically remove all installed components.
Running additional tests
In order to perform the additional tests, three automatic computer restarts are required. Before clicking Yes, save all data.
The tool will install the drivers and perform the first restart, after which the additional tests will be run. The following window will appear at the attempt to log in:
- If the tool detects any incompatibilities at this step, it will remove all installed drivers and write the results to the file fde_precheck_report.txt.
- If no compatibility issues are detected, the tool will install the preboot agent once again and will perform the second computer restart.
After the second reboot, the utility will run the preboot agent before the operating system is loaded. It will perform several interactive tests to check compatibility with input devices (keyboard, mouse, etc.) and the abiility to authenticate with tokens and smart cards.
After running preboot tests, the utility will run automatically in background mode. It will collect the results of preboot tests and initiate deletion of all its installed drivers and the preboot agent, and will reboot the computer for the third time.
After the third reboot, the tool will save the results of its checks to the fde_precheck_report.txt file. All drivers installed by the tool as well as the preboot agent will be removed from the system.
