Windows 10: What I could not find about Windows Home Device Encryption.

Hello,I'm trying to understand how the device encryption works.I Successfully activated it in my PC, I think that it worked because now appears a lock and key symbol in my C: unit SSD. But I'm used to the traditional encryption software like Veracrypt, where I choose a encryption key and then is very simple system like two doors. 1- First for the files encryption on boot, and the key is the encryption key.2- Second the OS door windows password. But using device encryption I've got some questions,- why am I not prompted for any key at startup?- If someone get the Drive physically it would w

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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.

 

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.

 

Windows XP file encryption

LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption