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 ...

Fix BitLocker error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED, The booting system doesn't have or doesn't detect a TPM in Windows 11/10.

Some of the common ones include using older versions of Windows that might not support BitLocker, the TPM chip being missing or disabled, or the feature being disabled in Windows settings.

BitLocker recovery key saved my PC after an update locked me out. Here’s how I used the recovery key from my Microsoft account to unlock encrypted drives.

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the ...

Many people prefer to run their computers with encrypted storage drives, and that's not a bad idea at all, under normal circumstances. When you're using a dual-boot Windows and Linux system and start ...

Microsoft’s recent directive that BitLocker be turned on by default in Windows 11 caused some consternation in the PC world. What is BitLocker and why do I need it?

If you’re on Windows 11, there’s a good chance you’re using BitLocker to protect your system files and personal data. BitLocker is enabled on most Windows 11 PCs by default, and that’s a ...

Understanding BitLocker BitLocker is Microsoft’s built-in disk encryption tool designed to enhance the security of data on Windows 11 systems. When you enable BitLocker, it encrypts all files stored ...

38C3: BitLocker encryption of Windows 11 bypassed without opening the PC Two years after a loophole was supposedly fixed, it can still be used to decrypt BitLocker-protected hard disks in Windows 11 ...

Various versions of Windows include the option to use BitLocker, which is Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool. What is encryption?