Windows 10: Device encryption for windows 11 home

I have Windows 11 home and am trying to encrypt a usb drive for my computer. however Windows 11 Home does not have bitlocker. All information I find regarding password protecting my usb drive on Windows 11 home tells me to go to "device encryption" under the "privacy and security" tab in the settings. However, that does not appear on my computer either. Why is data encryption not on my computer and is there any other way to password-protect my usb drive or a file?

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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.

 

Windows XP file encryption

LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption

 

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.