How to Enable and Configure BitLocker on Windows 11/10?

How to Enable BitLocker on Windows 11?

To enable BitLocker on the operating system drive, follow these steps:

Press Win + R, type “Control Panel,” and hit Enter. Then, navigate to “System and Security” > “BitLocker Drive Encryption.” Click on “Turn on BitLocker,” choose a recovery key backup option, select your encryption preferences, and follow the prompts.

Why can’t I find BitLocker on my computer Windows 11?

BitLocker available on Windows Pro, Enterprise, Education; not on Windows 11 Home. Device encryption on specific devices like Surface Pro 9, Laptop 5. Requires TPM chip; check BIOS/UEFI. Windows 11 Home has limited device encryption.

How to get the BitLocker recovery key through Command Prompt in Windows 11/10?

Follow these steps to get recovery key through Command Prompt

1. Type ‘powershell’ in the search bar and select it.
2. Enter ‘Get-BitLockerVolume’ and press Enter.
3. Note the Volume ID of the encrypted drive needing the recovery key.
4. Enter ‘manage-bde -protectors -get [VolumeId]’ in PowerShell, replacing ‘[VolumeId]’ with the actual Volume ID.
5. The BitLocker recovery key will be displayed.

How do I configure BitLocker on Windows 11?

Enable BitLocker on Windows 11:

• Pro & Enterprise: Search for “BitLocker Drive Encryption” and follow the on-screen instructions. Choose a strong password and back up your recovery key!
• Windows 11 Home (limited): Search for “Device encryption” in Settings and turn it on if available. This offers some protection, but not as robust as BitLocker.

Is BitLocker enabled by default on Windows 11?

No, BitLocker is not enabled by default on Windows 11, even in Pro and Enterprise editions where it’s available. You’ll need to manually configure it to activate the full drive encryption features.

How do I know if BitLocker is enabled Windows 11?

Two quick checks to see if BitLocker is on in Windows 11:

• File Explorer: Open it and look for a “BitLocker Drive Encryption” column. “On” means BitLocker is active.
• Run Command: Press Windows key + R, type manage-bde and press Enter. See the “Encryption Status” column. “On” means BitLocker is on.

Quick Solution! – Turn on device encryption

Here is a quick solution for our active and speedy learners. Follow these steps to enable and configure BitLocker on Windows 11/10:

• Press Windows key + R, type “Control Panel,” then press Enter.
• Navigate to “System and Security” > “BitLocker Drive Encryption” in the Control Panel.
• In the section called “Operating system drive,” right-click “Turn on BitLocker.”
• Choose a recovery key backup option like “Save to your Microsoft account.”
• Click “Next.”
• Select “Encrypt used disk space only.”
• Click “Next.”
• Choose the “New encryption mode” option.
• Click “Next.”
• (Optional) Select “Run BitLocker system check.”
• Click “Restart now.”

The BitLocker is preinstalled on hard drives to secure data from unauthorized access by encryption. It provides two approaches hardware-based encryption that employs a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip and software-based encryption that requires a password or USB flash drive as an authentication token.

BitLocker safeguards installation drives, secondary storage media, and removable media with “BitLocker To Go”. Encryption features on Windows devices have existed since the Windows 2000 operating system and have progressed to include entire drives as well as portable drives.

In this article, we will show you how to enable and configure BitLocker on Windows.