Windows 10: How do I encrypt USB drives in Windows 10

Discus and support How do I encrypt USB drives in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Somewhere I viewed a rather simple solution to encrypting my USB drives, before using them. I think something I read said you have to encrypt the disk... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Bret Erwin, Feb 19, 2020.

  1. BRET ERWIN
    Bret Erwin Win User

    How do I encrypt USB drives in Windows 10


    Somewhere I viewed a rather simple solution to encrypting my USB drives, before using them. I think something I read said you have to encrypt the disk before first use. This seems like a question most people who would like the portable USB disks to have the security of logging in to our computers. What is this technique or software in Windows 10 that secures the files on USB drives.

    :)
     
    Bret Erwin, Feb 19, 2020
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  2. DELTA6326
    Delta6326 Win User
    Delta6326, Feb 19, 2020
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  3. YASHWANTH KOTAKURI
    Yashwanth Kotakuri Win User
    Device Encryption not avaiable

    Hello Fraczek,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    We understand your concern in this regard.

    • Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?
    • What preventing you from doing this?
    • Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

    Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

    Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption     and see if it help you.

    Do refer the article
    Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide     and check if it help you with the required information.

    Keep us posted if you require further assistance.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Feb 19, 2020
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  4. TRUELOVE95
    TRUELOVE95 Win User

    How do I encrypt USB drives in Windows 10

    Windows 10 USB boot

    Hi there, am not a windows 10 expert. I have a pc in the bedroom on windows 10, I messed up the bootloader trying to fix the xp on that system.

    System wont boot, trying to repair via win 10 usb installer.

    Downloaded the media creation tool to install windows 10 installer on usb stick. Not compatible with a host of usb sticks I have. Tried the usb sticks that others use, but I think they use rufus; as the media creation tool by win 10 does not detect the usb stick.

    So quick question, the win10 machine i am trying to repair the bootloader is a win7 upgraded to win10.
    If i were to use the usb win10 installer to "repair installation" does the version of the iso downloaded via the media creation tool matter?

    There is three options:
    Windows 10
    Windows 10 Home
    Windows 10 N

    Also is there a step by step instead of using rufus as I want to try an alternative method of creating a usb win 10 installer. Preferably with more compatibility.

    System is a asus sabertooth 990 (r2?) with AMD phenom X 6.

    Also is there any other software I can load onto the usb that can repair the bootloader easily?
    That would be the ideal alternative. Thanks
     
    TRUELOVE95, Feb 19, 2020
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