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Don't update your encrypted Windows PC unless you know your BitLocker password

Drive encryption on Windows is still technically a "business" feature, but if you have Windows 11 Pro, you can fully encrypt ...
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Keep hackers away from your data! How to encrypt your laptop and USB drive

Mobile devices sometimes get lost. A laptop bag gets left on the bus or train, a smartphone slips out of your pocket, or a USB flash drive falls to the ground unnoticed. Losing a notebook or phone ...

Windows 10 and 11 update is pushing some users into BitLocker recovery

The October 2025 security update for Windows 11 25H2, Windows 11 24H2, and Windows 10 22H2 has reportedly forced some users into the BitLocker recovery screen ...
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Windows RE cannot be enabled on a volume with BitLocker Drive Encryption Enabled

The error “Windows RE cannot be enabled on a volume with BitLocker Drive Encryption Enabled” prevents you from enabling the Windows Recovery Environment. WinRE is ...
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Should you encrypt your PC’s hard drive? The pros and cons explained

Encrypting your system’s hard drive is a great way to protect your laptop if it ever gets stolen. During the encryption process, readable data (aka plain text) is converted into unreadable character ...