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Microsoft quietly changed how BitLocker works — and it could lock you out of your own PC

Windows now encrypts drives silently, creating potential lockout risks.
SlashGear

How To Encrypt A Hard Drive On Windows, And Why You Might Need To

Your Windows device is likely protected with a passcode — the PIN or password you enter when signing in. For most users, login security prevents unauthorized access ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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The Spectrum

How to lock a hard drive with a password in Windows 11

In this article, I will tell you how to lock your hard drive with a password using windows in-built feature BitLocker. This is a great way to protect your files from prying eyes and keep your system ...
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My Windows 11 PC will refuse to start unless this USB drive is plugged in

My BitLocker enabled computer won't boot without my USB.
Neowin

"65000" BitLocker bug on Windows 11 and 10 was finally fixed, Microsoft confirms"65000" BitLocker bug on Windows 11 and 10 was finally fixed, Microsoft confirms"65000 ...

Microsoft has confirmed that it had resolved the "65000" BitLocker encryption bug that was affecting almost all Windows 11 and 10 client systems. Interestingly, the fix wasn't deployed recently. Back ...
KTAR News

Here are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker

Q: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? A: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those options. Various ...