Windows 10: Problem with Device Encryption while Windows Update

Discus and support Problem with Device Encryption while Windows Update in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I am using Windows 11 Home Edition 23H2.In order to optimize my drives, I used MiniTool Partition Wizard to move 'Unallocated Size' and stuffs. I had... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ervinus Hikcs, Jan 24, 2025.

  1. Problem with Device Encryption while Windows Update


    I am using Windows 11 Home Edition 23H2.In order to optimize my drives, I used MiniTool Partition Wizard to move 'Unallocated Size' and stuffs. I had to decrypt my drives for the tool to allow moving the partitions. The decryption took around 15-20 minutes. After finishing with the tool, I deleted it as it won't be useful for me anymore and started encryption.Now I want to add that, during Decryption I saw the progress bar but nothing during Encryption.Now my pc decided to auto-update to 24H2 while the encryption was in progress hopefully it was encrypting.It's been nearly an hour; the m

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    Ervinus Hikcs, Jan 24, 2025
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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, Jan 24, 2025
    #2
  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, Jan 24, 2025
    #3
  4. Problem with Device Encryption while Windows Update

    Windows 10 mobile device encryption

    Hello Charles,

    You will be unable to change the activation waiting time on the Windows 10 Mobile once you enabled the device encryption. We suggest that you report your concern on the Feedback Hub to let our relevant team know about this. You can follow the steps below
    on how to send a feedback:

    • Go to All Apps, search for the Feedback
      Hub
      app.
    • Open the menu icon at the top left side.
    • Select Feedback, then at the top right side, tap the
      add
      button (+).
    • Select Problem or Suggestion and fill up the box with the details needed.
    • Select the right category and then submit it.

    Don't hesitate to ask the community if you need more help.
     
    Michael Rey, Jan 24, 2025
    #4
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