How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows
Method 1 of 3:
Windows 10
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Go to Settings > Update & Security > Device encryption. -
Choose "Turn on". This will enable BitLocker. It may take a while for the drive to fully encrypt.
Method 2 of 3:
Windows 7 and Later
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Press the Windows button on your keyboard and "S" at the same time. -
Type in "bitlocker" in the search window that comes up. -
Select "Manage BitLocker". -
Click on "Turn on BitLocker".
Method 3 of 3:
Enabling BitLocker without Compatible TPM
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Log on with administrative privileges. -
Press the Windows button on your keyboard and "S" at the same time. -
Type and select GPEDIT.MSC -
On the left pane, select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Bit Locker Drive Encryption > Operating System Devices. -
On the right, double-click 'Require additional authentication' at startup. -
Click the "Enabled" radio button. Double check that "Allow Bit Locker without a compatible TPM checkbox" is checked. -
Click OK and repeat the process for enabling BitLocker in Windows.
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