Question: What Is Bitlocker Windows 10?
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Windows 10, similar to previous versions, includes BitLocker Drive Encryption, a feature that allows you to use encryption on your PC’s hard drive and on removable drives to prevent prying eyes from snooping into your sensitive data.

What is the purpose of BitLocker?

BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature included with Microsoft Windows versions starting with Windows Vista. It is designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes. By default, it uses the AES encryption algorithm in cipher block chaining (CBC) or XTS mode with a 128-bit or 256-bit key.

Where is BitLocker Windows 10?

Turn on BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows 10. Click Start > File Explorer > This PC. Then right-click your system drive where Windows 10 is installed, then click Turn on BitLocker.

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