How to Open Bitlocker-Encrypted Drives Bitlocker is also available on Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions. Bitlocker encrypts the entire storage drive.

To turn BitLocker on, open Explorer and right-click the data drive (eg. E: ) you want to encrypt and select Turn on BitLocker . Choose how ( Password , Smart card , or Automatically ) you want to ...

BitLocker Drive Encryption is available on Windows 10 Pro and Enterprise. ... Open Start. Search for Device Manager and click the top result to open the app. Expand the Security devices branch.

To enable BitLocker encryption in Windows, open the Control Panel and select ‘System and Security’. Click on ‘BitLocker Drive Encryption’ and choose the drive you wish to encrypt.

After inserting the drive, open File Explorer, right-click the drive's entry, and click Turn On BitLocker. That starts the BitLocker Drive Encryption wizard.