DisplayLink Manager 17.0 release [FileVault]

smvassallo · 10-02-2026, 01:52 PM

Hi.

Thank you for the new release.

Quick question: Why do we have to reduce device security by disabling FileVault just to see the external screens before logon.

Thank you.

Szymon · Yesterday, 06:12 AM

Hello,

When FileVault is enabled, macOS requires authentication to unlock the encrypted startup disk before the normal user environment starts. Since DisplayLink relies on software that runs after macOS has been unlocked, DisplayLink displays are not available at the FileVault login screen.

Regards,
Szymon

10-02-2026, 01:52 PM	#1
smvassallo Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2026 Posts: 1	DisplayLink Manager 17.0 release [FileVault] Hi. Thank you for the new release. Quick question: Why do we have to reduce device security by disabling FileVault just to see the external screens before logon. Thank you.

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Yesterday, 06:12 AM	#2
Szymon DisplayLink Tech Support Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 345	Hello, When FileVault is enabled, macOS requires authentication to unlock the encrypted startup disk before the normal user environment starts. Since DisplayLink relies on software that runs after macOS has been unlocked, DisplayLink displays are not available at the FileVault login screen. Regards, Szymon