IGIS Tech Notes describe workflows and techniques for using geospatial science and technologies in research and extension.

To check if BitLocker is enabled on Windows 11 Pro, you will want to start an elevated command prompt window (run CMD as admin) and then use the command manage-bde -status.

How to save a fresh copy of your BitLocker recovery key If you're running Windows 11 Pro, Windows prompts you to save the recovery key when you first turn on BitLocker encryption.

Now, you need to check if the Drive is encrypted with BitLocker. If it’s encrypted, you need to unlock it before using its backup. For that, run the following command.

Windows BitLocker offers an easy-to-use solution for encrypting your hard drive. However, it also has drawbacks, which might not make it a great option for everyone.

Encryption is an added level of security for you PC. Here are the pros and cons of Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool BitLocker.

Device encryption isn’t universal for all Windows 11 Home users. That leaves some vulnerable if their PC is ever lost or stolen.

After reports of widespread flaws in hardware-based SSD encryption, Microsoft has pushed out an update that defaults BitLocker protection to software-based AES encryption.

First commercial tool to crack BitLocker arrives (Updated) BitLocker Drive Encryption can now be successfully cracked with Passware Kit … ...

Fix A problem occurred during BitLocker setup, error code 0x8004259a, 0x80072ee7, 0x80042574, etc, on a Windows 11/10 computer.