Windows 10: Windows 10 Device Encryption - You need a Microsoft Account to finish encrypting this device

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/bitlocker/suspend-bitlocker?view=windowsserver2019-ps"The Suspend-BitLocker cmdlet suspends Bitlocker encryption, allowing users to access encrypted data on a volume that uses BitLocker Drive Encryption. This cmdlet makes the encryption key available in the clear."Scenario: -You bought a new laptop which supports device encryption-Windows has C: encrypted without you knowing and it says 'You need a Microsoft Account to finish encrypting this device'-3 years later, your motherboard is dead and you pull the drive out to transfer on ano

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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.

 

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?

 

Device Encryption for Dell windows 10

Hi @mlpilger

The Standard BitLocker encryption in Windows 10 is the “full” device encryption with management controls. The Device encryption is a simplified encryption with no management controls. It also can't encrypt removable disks.

The following screenshots are specific to Device Encryption.

















The recovery keys are also automatically saved to your Microsoft Account (MSA) when the device is encrypted and can be retrieved from https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey