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Since Windows 11 24H2, Device Encryption automatically turns on when you clean install and sign in with a Microsoft account. This only affects fresh installs or new PCs with 24H2 preinstalled—not ...

Fix This device cannot start, Code 10, This volume is locked by Bitlocker drive encryption error in Device Manager of Windows 11/10.

Windows has all sorts of buried security options that most users never notice.

Even if you're perfectly content with Windows 10, updates will soon cost extra and you'll eventually need to switch to Windows 11. I compare the two operating systems so you know what to expect ...

You can set BitLocker Encryption Method & Cipher Strength in Windows to help prevent unauthorized access to your system files or the physical drive.

Fast startup is a handy feature that is usually enabled by default on Windows 10 and 11, but if you aren't sure, here's how to turn it on and off.

Last month's BitLocker Recovery bug should be a wake-up call for everyone who owns a Windows PC. Make sure you have a copy of your recovery key so you can avoid being locked out of your data files ...

Affecting Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, the bug prevents your PC from booting into Windows, instead resulting in a blue screen that asks for your BitLocker recovery key.

BitLocker is officially only available for Windows 10/11 Pro. However, the tool is actually also included in the Home versions, just hidden.

Starting on Windows 11 version 24H2, BitLocker drive encryption will be automatically enabled upon OS installs/re-installs.