Device Encryption in Windows — by Microsoft Support
Device Encryption applies BitLocker protection on more devices than full BitLocker, including Windows Home. It turns on by default with a Microsoft or work/school account, while local accounts must enable it manually.
Quick steps
- Sign in with an administrator account
- Open Settings and go to the Device encryption page
- Switch Device encryption to On
Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.
Source: Device Encryption in Windows by Microsoft Support. Licence: Link only (©).
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- 2026-11-02
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- 2026-11-02
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