Question: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? Answer: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those options. ...

If you're running Windows, you've probably run into the BitLocker Recovery screen at some point. Here's everything you need to know about the Microsoft program.

BitLocker encryption has been around in some form or another since the launch of Windows Vista. It is an effective means of protecting data, but can be a major headache to manage—especially for ...

BitLocker isn’t yet available through the more touch-friendly Settings app yet. If you’ve had your PC for a while, you can expect the encryption process to take some time.

BitLocker, which is not even included with all versions of Vista (oh no, there goes the evil plan!), is an encryption solution that renders a hard drive's contents unreadable to third parties.

BitLocker also works with the Trusted Platform Module, which provides hardware-based security to store your keys. Cons of BitLocker. It’s pretty obvious why many corporate users have BitLocker ...

The BitLocker encryption built into higher-end versions of Windows Vista goes a long way toward locking out intruders at the boot-drive level, but it's neither 100% hassle-free nor 100% secure.

BitLocker is designed as a security measure that encrypts entire drives at once, and often works in tandem with an internal chip called a Trusted Platform Module to verify the PIN, password, USB ...