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  1. BrianW777 Win User

    How do I add encryption via BitLocker to external hard drive? Windows 11 Home


    I have a new laptop running Windows 11 Home. I was able to go into setting and enable BitLocker, but it only seems to apply to the local hard drive. I have an external hard drive for backups, which I want to apply encryption on. While it is listed in Advanced Storage Setting, when I select that volume, the only drive that shows up is C:.I read on another post here that Windows 11 Home does not allow adding encryption to drives? Is this true or is there way to turn it on?

    :)
     
    BrianW777, Mar 9, 2023
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  2. sept11pg Win User

    Can an External Hard Drive, that is BitLocker Encrypted, be Imaged ?

    Can an External Hard Drive, that is BitLocker Encrypted, be Imaged ?

    So far I can NOT image the external hard drive.
     
    sept11pg, Mar 9, 2023
    #2
  3. BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive to MAC

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    I suggest you to perform below mentioned steps to disable BitLocker.

    To disable BitLocker I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.


    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Control Panel.

    • Change View by from Category
      to Large Icons/Small Icons.

    • Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption and click on
      Turn BitLocker Off.

    • Follow on screen instructions. Click on Decrypt the Drive
      when the message appears.
    I would suggest you click on the link below and refer the following article.

    Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

    Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

    (You can refer the steps in the above link as they are applicable for Windows 10 as well)



    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Mar 9, 2023
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  4. How do I add encryption via BitLocker to external hard drive? Windows 11 Home

    Can an External Hard Drive, that is BitLocker Encrypted, be Imaged ?

    Yes, it can. An image is basically a copy of the 0's and 1's on your hard drive.
     
    a1895d72-ef7a-4142-941b-84c13735a5ea, Mar 9, 2023
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