Although the idea of TPM is familiar, the practical reasons for having one aren't. With Windows 10 slowly descending six feet under, and a TPM requirement on Windows 11 that hasn't changed, it's time ...

Did you notice a yellow triangle warning sign on a Windows drive, particularly the C drive? It may cause alarm, but Microsoft uses a symbol associated with hard disk failure for a trivial issue. This ...

BitLocker encrypted disks enable you to quickly sanitize the device by deleting the encryption key, which renders the data on the drive irretrievable. To sanitize the contents of a BitLocker encrypted ...

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Although Bitlocker and VHD are standard Windows tools, you’ll need Windows 11 Pro to encrypt the drive, so make sure you’ve got the right version.

The document makes the following points: Logons by guest accounts, local administrator accounts, or Microsoft accounts that are members of the guest group don't trigger BitLocker encryption of the ...

Let’s say you use BitLocker Drive Encryption to store your files and you later experience a problem with your PC and need that recovery key. If you don’t have it anymore, you’re toast.

Many corporate clients use BitLocker to secure their PC fleets, Lambertz noted, and the encryption technology is now being enabled by default on newer Windows 11 installations.

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In the upcoming 24H2 update, Microsoft introduced BitLocker encryption as a default feature for Windows 11, ensuring automatic data security on new and clean installations.

Microsoft is making a big security change to Windows 11. BitLocker device encryption will soon be automatically enabled in the 24H2 version of Windows 11.