BitLocker is one of the simplest ways to encrypt an external drive on Windows, as long as you're using it with Windows devices. It's just one of many security features in Windows 11.

Windows BitLocker. Until recently, if you wanted to use BitLocker, you would need to be running a version of Windows other than Home (Pro, Enterprise, or Education).

The Pro version of Windows allows you to use even the most advanced feature of BitLocker. To configure BitLocker on your Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition, follow the prescribed ...

Before getting started with BitLocker. Here are a few details you need to know before using these instructions: BitLocker Drive Encryption is available on Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise.