Windows 10: How to tell FOR SURE if windows 11 home is encrypted?

Hello, just got a new laptop with windows 11 home. I am overly anxious about losing data due to encryption. I understand that Windows 11 Home does not use bit locker, but rather Device Encryption. For the record, I do NOT want my device’s drive encrypted.I do not believe that it is- the drive does not have a lock symbol of any kind nor a warning symbol label as I have seen with encrypted drives, there is no device encryption setting in the security and privacy options, and searching encryption in settings yields only the microsoft defender Device security page- listing core isolation, securit

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Windows XP file encryption

LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption

 

Windows XP file encryption

My suggestion to you is to look into what kind of encryption the program used, and look for a way to break that type of encryption. Sorry I can't say a specific program for sure.

 

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.