BitLocker Requirements To use BitLocker, you need to be running Windows 10 or 11 Pro, Enterprise, or Education. For Home editions of Windows, there is an alternative secure feature called Device ...

Microsoft’s Windows 10 update KB5094127 is causing BitLocker recovery key prompts on enterprise PCs with specific Group Policy configurations. PCWorld reports this primarily affects business systems ...

Microsoft has released out-of-band updates to fix a known issue causing Windows 10 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the May 2025 security updates. To fix systems stuck at a ...

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 ...

PCWorld outlines seven essential Windows security settings to protect your laptop data from theft and unauthorized access, focusing on encryption, tracking, and backup strategies. Key recommendations ...

In this guide, we will show you how to manually prepare a drive for BitLocker in Windows 11/10. BitLocker is a built-in Windows security feature that encrypts your drive to protect data from ...

What to do: Users should have their BitLocker recovery keys ready before installing the October security update for Windows 10 and 11. If the update triggers the security feature and users cannot ...

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the drive.

I always take my laptop with me when I travel, which means I'll inevitably have to leave it unattended in the hotel room or airport security line. To ensure my personal data is protected if my PC is ...