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Device Encryption in Windows — by Microsoft Support

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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

  1. Sign in with an administrator account
  2. Open Settings and go to the Device encryption page
  3. Switch Device encryption to On

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.microsoft.com

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