Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.

Set Up BitLocker To access BitLocker, open Control Panel in icon view and select BitLocker Drive Encryption. Alternatively, start typing BitLocker in the search field and select Manage BitLocker.

BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11. Data ...