Windows 10: What is device encryption, and should I use it?

Discus and support What is device encryption, and should I use it? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Technical Difficulty: AdvancedWhat is device encryption?Device encryption is a feature that exists in Windows 10 & 11. It is available on PCs that are... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by LightJack05, Feb 26, 2022.

  1. What is device encryption, and should I use it?


    Technical Difficulty: AdvancedWhat is device encryption?Device encryption is a feature that exists in Windows 10 & 11. It is available on PCs that are connected to the internet and signed into a Microsoft Account. Your device needs to have a TPM and Secure Boot enabled.Device encryption is available in Windows 10 & 11 Home, while Bitlocker isn't available in the Home edition. The documentation from Microsoft can be found here: Device encryption in Windows microsoft.comDevice encryption is intended to protect your data in case your device gets stolen. It verifies that the security of

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    LightJack05, Feb 26, 2022
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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, Feb 26, 2022
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  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, Feb 26, 2022
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  4. Abi99 (2) Win User

    What is device encryption, and should I use it?

    device encryption

    All apps » Settings » System » Device encryption » Device encryption: On

    That encrypts just the internal phone memory and not the microSD, yet. Therefore:

    • All apps » Settings » System » About » More info: Please, post (just) your OS build
    • Did you try a new microSD already and did that face the same issue?
     
    Abi99 (2), Feb 26, 2022
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