Windows 10: What is your preferred encryption software?

Discus and support What is your preferred encryption software? in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I use Bitlocker, and Steganos. I'm testing Veracrypt whole disk encryption on one desktop to see how well the latest version handles windows updates,... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by CannonRebel, May 25, 2021.

  1. CANNONREBEL
    CannonRebel Win User

    What is your preferred encryption software?


    I use Bitlocker, and Steganos. I'm testing Veracrypt whole disk encryption on one desktop to see how well the latest version handles windows updates, and how well it works with my backup software.

    :)
     
    CannonRebel, May 25, 2021
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  2. MODDER
    modder Win User

    Software encryption

    read this:
    The Encrypting File System (EFS) is a file system driver with filesystem-level encryption available in Microsoft Windows (2000 and later) operating systems, except Windows XP Home Edition, Windows Vista Basic, and Windows Vista Home Premium. The technology transparently allows files to be encrypted on NTFS file systems to protect confidential data from attackers with physical access to the computer.

    User authentication and access control lists can protect files from unauthorized access while the operating system is running, but are easily circumvented if an attacker gains physical access to the computer. One solution is to store the files encrypted on the disks of the computer. EFS does this using public key cryptography, and aims to ensure that decrypting the files is in theory impossible without the correct key. However, EFS is in practice susceptible to brute-force attacks against the user account passwords. In other words, encryption of files is only as strong as the password to unlock the decryption key.

    read more ...wikipedia Encrypting File System - Wikipedia
     
    modder, May 25, 2021
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  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, May 25, 2021
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  4. GERALD MAL
    Gerald Mal Win User

    What is your preferred encryption software?

    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, May 25, 2021
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