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How to Turn on Bitlocker Windows 10?

Elena Rostova • • 8 min read
How to Turn on Bitlocker Windows 10?
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How to turn on BitLocker To Go

  • Connect the drive you want to use with BitLocker.
  • Use the Windows key + X keyboard shortcut to open the Power User menu and select Control Panel.
  • Click System and Security.
  • Click BitLocker Drive Encryption.
  • Under BitLocker To Go, expand the drive you want to encrypt.

Can I turn on BitLocker on Windows 10 home?

No, it’s not available in Home version of Windows 10. Only device encryption is, not Bitlocker. Windows 10 Home enables BitLocker if the computer has a TPM chip. The Surface 3 comes with Windows 10 Home, and not only is BitLocker enabled, but the C: comes BitLocker-encrypted out of the box.

Where is BitLocker Windows 10?

Turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows 10. Click Start > File Explorer > This PC. Then right-click your system drive where Windows 10 is installed, then click Turn on BitLocker.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.