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If you see This PC doesn't support entering a BitLocker recovery password during startup, enable WinRE, tweak Group Policy, ...

Then re-enable BitLocker via Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption > Resume protection. Note: Suspending BitLocker, even temporarily, should be done with caution.

Full BitLocker is only used with Windows 11 Pro (or enterprise versions), and as mentioned, Device Encryption is a slimmed-down take purely for the system drive on Windows 11 Home machines.

BitLocker is a form of encryption. It secures the data on your computer’s local disk drive (hard drive or solid state drive), to prevent nefarious actors from stealing your data.

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.

This new variant greatly reduces the physical access time required for unauthorized opening of BitLocker drives. (vza) Don't miss any news – follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn or Mastodon.

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