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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.

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. BitLocker is a powerful tool ...

The page then goes on to describe how users should migrate their data from TrueCrypt to an encrypted BitLocker drive. (Note: BitLocker is ony available in the Windows 7 Pro and Ultimate Editions ...

Setting up the BitLocker encryption. If you got through all that hassle, you should be on track for the next bit. Depending on whether you have a TPM or not, ...

Manage-bde -protectors -disable c: -rc 1. The command above will suspend BitLocker for one restart of the device. The -rc 1 option works only inside the operating system and does not work in the ...

Pros of BitLocker The obvious benefit of enabling encryption is to keep your sensitive information secure and since it’s not a third-party program, it integrates with Windows for easier use.

To paraphrase Fox Mulder, trust no self-encrypting SSD. As of the latest Windows 10 update, Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption tool that’s built into Pro and Enterprise versions will no longer ...

That means if you clean install Windows 11 later this year or buy a new PC with 24H2 installed, BitLocker device encryption will be enabled by default. If you just upgrade to 24H2, Microsoft won ...

So here's an odd one. Our bitlocker setup puts all the critical information in Active Directory tied to the computer object. So I start bitlockering this machine and then I realize I have typed ...