There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, ...

If you cannot enable encryption for removable drives, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor or Registry Editor to get it done. This guide explains how you can enforce BitLocker drive encryption ...

If you have the BitLocker recovery key, you can unlock the BitLocker encrypted hard drive partition through the Control Panel. However, if your Windows OS is corrupted and you cannot boot into Windows ...

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BitLocker is a crucial Windows feature that helps secure the data on your PC. The full version of BitLocker is only available on Windows 11 Pro, but you can still use it to a lesser degree on Windows ...

When Microsoft announced that Windows Vista was going to be available in multiple editions, curiosity turned toward the higher-end versions of Vista targeted at corporate environments (Vista ...

Bitdefender has released a decryptor for the 'ShrinkLocker' ransomware strain, which uses Windows' built-in BitLocker drive encryption tool to lock victim's files. Discovered in May 2024 by ...

To paraphrase Fox Mulder, trust no self-encrypting SSD. As of the latest Windows 10 update, Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption tool that’s built into Pro and Enterprise versions will no longer assume ...

BitLocker is the most common way to encrypt your Windows PC to protect it against data theft in the event that someone steals your PC, but it isn't the only option. If your PC doesn't have BitLocker ...

Data encryption makes it nearly impossible for someone to access a protected file without the proper decryption key or password. Many apps use encryption to keep your data safe, including password ...

Microsoft warned customers this week of incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors being shown in some managed Windows environments. According to Redmond, this known issue affects only client ...