How to Enable Device Encryption in Win10 How to Enable Device Encryption in Win10

Data security cannot be ignored! Windows 10 device encryption protects privacy In the current digital age, data security and privacy protection have attracted much attention. For computer users, device encryption is an important means of data protection. PHP editor Zimo learned that many users still have questions about device encryption operations in Windows 10. This article will introduce in detail how to encrypt devices in Windows 10 system to help everyone properly protect personal information and prevent the risk of data leakage.

Turn on device encryption

Log in to Windows with an administrator account (you may have to log out and back in to switch accounts). For more information, see Create a local user or administrator account in Windows.

Select the Start button , then select Settings > Update & security > Device encryption. If Device Encryption is not displayed, this option is not available. You might be able to use standard BitLocker encryption instead. Turn on device encryption in settings.

If device encryption is off, select On.

Turn on standard BitLocker encryption

Log in to your Windows device using an administrator account (you may have to log out and back in to switch accounts). For more information, see Create a local user or administrator account in Windows.

In the search box on the taskbar, type "Manage BitLocker" and select it from the list of results. Alternatively, you can select the Start button and then select Control Panel under Windows System. In Control Panel, select System and Security, and then under BitLocker Drive Encryption, select Manage BitLocker.

Note: This option will only appear if the device is equipped with BitLocker. It doesn't work with Windows 10 Home edition.

Select "Turn on BitLocker" and follow the instructions.

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