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Windows 10 Home doesn’t include BitLocker, but you can still protect your files using “device encryption.” Similar to BitLocker, device encryption is a feature designed to protect your data from unauthorized access in the unexpected case that your laptop is lost or stolen.
How do I encrypt a device in Windows 10 home?
To turn on device encryption
- Sign in to Windows with an administrator account (you may have to sign out and back in to switch accounts). …
- Select the Start button, then select Settings > Update & Security > Device encryption. …
- If device encryption is turned off, select Turn on.
Does Windows 10 home have TPM?
Even if Windows 10 offers this feature on all editions, there are certain hardware requirements that your device must have to enable this feature. You must have a TPM chip, TPM Version 2.0 chip with support for modern standby, and UEFI firmware.
