How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows
BitLocker is a tool in Windows that can be used to encrypt fixed drives, but also operating systems as well to protect your core data from outside intrusion. Go to Settings > Update & Security > Device encryption.
Method 1 of 3:
Windows 10
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Picture 1 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Go to Settings > Update & Security > Device encryption. -
Picture 2 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows 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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Picture 3 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Press the Windows button on your keyboard and "S" at the same time. -
Picture 4 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Type in "bitlocker" in the search window that comes up. -
Picture 5 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Select "Manage BitLocker". -
Picture 6 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Click on "Turn on BitLocker".
Method 3 of 3:
Enabling BitLocker without Compatible TPM
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Picture 7 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Log on with administrative privileges. -
Picture 8 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Press the Windows button on your keyboard and "S" at the same time. -
Picture 9 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Type and select GPEDIT.MSC -
Picture 10 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows On the left pane, select Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Bit Locker Drive Encryption > Operating System Devices. -
Picture 11 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows On the right, double-click 'Require additional authentication' at startup. -
Picture 12 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Click the "Enabled" radio button. Double check that "Allow Bit Locker without a compatible TPM checkbox" is checked. -
Picture 13 of How to Turn on BitLocker in Windows Click OK and repeat the process for enabling BitLocker in Windows.
Update 04 March 2020
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