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  1. Synonym Win User

    Advice on approach to encryption...


    Hi
    Would really appreciate experienced view on protecting personal data (banking, etc) on a laptop.

    Intel [email protected] with 16Gb Ram running Win 10 Home v.1909. Very old versions of Word and Excel. 2 SSD's

    Unfortunately started using it before really thinking about security. Have moved My Docs off C: onto D:

    Wondering whether to
    1: Encrypt both drives (using veracrypt). Question is will this slow my PC noticably?

    2. Encrypt only the D:. With 2 options
    2a. Put only My Docs on the D: and regularly (especially when travelling) clear all Temp Folders on the C drive to ensure no copies of documents are stored there. I presume this cause no issue at all to the running of the PC? But is a little labour intensive. I have a further question here.

    2b. Put My Docs AND Windows Temp folders onto the D: and then encrypt. Would this cause an issue in booting Windows when the Temp folders are on the encrypted D:? I have no idea...i'm not that computer savvy.

    Can someone please enlighten me as to the best approach, there is very likely other better ways i have not considered.

    Thanks very much in advance
    Syn

    :)
     
    Synonym, May 22, 2020
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  2. 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, May 22, 2020
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  3. Encryption

    Hello Miriam,

    For us to be able to isolate your concern why your devices page says it is not encrypted when you've turn on encryption, kindly answer these questions:

    • Does this happen before you encrypt the device?
    • Which Windows version currently running on your device?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you tried so far?

    We will be waiting for update.
     
    Gerald Mal, May 22, 2020
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  4. Advice on approach to encryption...

    Encrypting a folder

    Hello Bill,

    To encrypt a folder in Windows 10 Home, follow these steps:

    • Right-click the folder you want to encrypt and click Properties.
    • On the General tab, click Advanced.
    • Under Compress or Encrypt attributes, click Encrypt contents to secure data.
    • Click OK then Apply to save the changes.

    We're just here if you need further help.
     
    Devlin Sco, May 22, 2020
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