Your Question: Is Bitlocker Free with Windows 10?
Contents Windows 10 Home Doesn’t Include Bitlocker, but You Can Still Protect Your Files Using “Device Encryption. ” Similar to Bitlocker, Device Encryption Is...
Windows 10 Home doesn’t include BitLocker, but you can still protect your files using “device encryption.” Similar to BitLocker, device encryption is a feature designed to protect your data from unauthorized access in the unexpected case that your laptop is lost or stolen.
How much does BitLocker cost?
To this day their full disk encryption feature (which they call BitLocker) is only available with the “Pro” editions of Windows, which cost $100 more than the Home editions and include a bunch of extra business features that are completely useless to a home user.
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Why Does Microsoft Charge $100 For BitLocker?
| Platform | Price | On by Default? |
|---|---|---|
| Windows | $100 | No |
Is BitLocker included in Windows 10 home?
Note that BitLocker isn’t available on Windows 10 Home edition. Sign in to Windows with an administrator account (you may have to sign out and back in to switch accounts). For more info, see Create a local or administrator account in Windows 10.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
