Windows 10: is it possible 2 encrypt an 'active' drive that other apps need acces

Discus and support is it possible 2 encrypt an 'active' drive that other apps need acces in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have : Core i5 v3 12GB DDR3 RAM Gigabyte Mobo H71M-D3H Giagbyte GTZ 650 OC 1 x 250GB Samsung EVO 860 system drive 1 x 2TB 7200rpm - storage 1 x 500GB... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by snadge, Jan 24, 2020.

  1. SNADGE
    snadge Win User

    is it possible 2 encrypt an 'active' drive that other apps need acces


    I have :
    Core i5 v3
    12GB DDR3 RAM
    Gigabyte Mobo H71M-D3H
    Giagbyte GTZ 650 OC
    1 x 250GB Samsung EVO 860 system drive
    1 x 2TB 7200rpm - storage
    1 x 500GB 7200RPM - storage
    1 x Mobile 500GB 5400RPM drive - storage

    i I woulike to ecrypt my downloads folder in the 2Tb storage , or the whole drive while apps can still write and read from this drive...

    is it possible?

    thanks

    :)
     
    snadge, Jan 24, 2020
    #1
  2. SEAN8
    Sean8 Win User

    activate acc

    When my computer boots up says press 4 to activate acc, whats that mean?
     
    Sean8, Jan 24, 2020
    #2
  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, Jan 24, 2020
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  4. SNEEKYPEET
    sneekypeet Win User

    is it possible 2 encrypt an 'active' drive that other apps need acces

    sneekypeet, Jan 24, 2020
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