This guide covers everything you need to know about enabling, managing, and disabling BitLocker encryption on Windows 11. BitLocker is a powerful encryption feature built into Windows 11 Pro, Education, and Enterprise editions that allows you to protect your data from unauthorized access.
If you’re worried about the possibility that you could lose your files if you encrypt with BitLocker, first read our guide on how to find a BitLocker key and recover files from encrypted drives.
BitLocker is a secure disk encryption solution that’s built into Windows 11. When your PC uses BitLocker encryption, it stores all the files on its internal storage device in encrypted form.
In this guide, you'll learn how to enable BitLocker on Windows 11 and follow simple steps to configure BitLocker on Windows 10, ensuring your data stays safe and secure.
Designed to protect data in case a laptop or PC falls into the wrong hands, BitLocker leverages automatic device encryption, especially on hardware with Trusted Platform Module (TPM) support, making it seamless, largely invisible, and—sometimes frustratingly—unavoidable for many users.
Bitlocker is a full-disk encryption feature that comes with Windows. It employs advanced encryption standards to secure your data. When Bitlocker is activated, it encrypts all the files on your drive, ensuring that only those with the correct key can access the information.
