BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11.

One of the best-kept secrets of Windows 8, BitLocker to Go is the latest incarnation of an encryption tool that’s been included with select versions of Windows since Microsoft first introduced ...

"After installing the July 2024 Windows security update, released July 9, 2024 , you might see a BitLocker recovery screen upon booting your device.," Microsoft explains on the Windows release ...

To encrypt a drive on your PC, select it from the list of devices in the “Manage BitLocker” window, then click “Turn on” and complete the on-screen instructions. BitLocker can also encrypt ...

A patch to fix the patch that caused admins to scamper for their recovery keys Microsoft has fixed a problem that sent affected Windows PCs scurrying into BitLocker recovery.… The problem, which ...

Not now, Microsoft Some Windows devices are presenting users with a BitLocker recovery screen upon reboot following the installation of July's Patch Tuesday update.… Microsoft confirmed the ...

The Windows 10 KB5058379 cumulative update is triggering unexpected BitLocker recovery prompts on some devices afters it's installed and the computer restarted. On May 13, Microsoft released the ...

To eliminate that risk, use the BitLocker To Go feature of Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise editions to encrypt the drive so that it can't be read without a password.