Exploring BitLocker: Activation and Deactivation on Windows 10, 11

Not limited to just Win 10, Windows 11 also integrates BitLocker software, safeguarding users' computer data. Hackers won't be able to access data on encrypted drives, preventing potential leaks of personal information.

Understanding BitLocker: How to Enable and Disable on Windows

I. Understanding BitLocker

BitLocker is the top-notch and free data encryption tool on the Windows operating system. Besides hard drive encryption, BitLocker can also safeguard storage devices like USBs. However, BitLocker can only function on Windows 10, 11, and computers with TPM 2 (Trusted Platform Module) chips.

II. How to Activate BitLocker on Win 10, 11

1. Quick Guide

Step 1: Search and open Manage BitLocker using the Windows + S key combination.
Step 2: Click Turn on BitLocker on the drive to be encrypted and follow the system instructions.

2. Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Press the Windows + S key combination, type BitLocker in the search toolbar => Click Manage BitLocker.

Step 2: Select the drive you want to encrypt, then press Turn on BitLocker.

Step 3: Check the box Use a password to unlock the drive => enter computer password => press Next.

- Select the recovery key option in case of forgetting the BitLocker password.

- Choose encrypting current drive or entire Drive =>Next.

- Select encryption mode => press Next.

Step 4: Click Start encrypting.

- Wait for the process of opening BitLocker on Windows, a completion notification for BitLocker Drive Encryption will be displayed as shown below.

III. How to Disable BitLocker on Windows 10, 11

1. Quick Guide

Step 1: Open Manage BitLocker and press Turn off BitLocker on the encrypted drive.
Step 2: Wait for the decryption process to complete, and you have successfully disabled BitLocker on Windows.

2. Detailed Instructions

Step 1: Go back to the Manage BitLocker interface, click Turn off BitLocker.

Step 2: Press Turn off BitLocker.

Step 3: The process of disabling BitLocker on Windows will take a few minutes, just wait for the system to complete the operation.

Apart from disabling hard drive encryption using Manage BitLocker, you can also turn off BitLocker on Windows 11 through Right-click Menu, Settings Menu, Command Prompt, and PowerShell. Readers, refer to these methods, choose the most efficient and fastest way to safeguard your computer data.

For users still on Windows 7 or 8, you'll need to create a Win 10 Boot USB to upgrade to a version compatible with BitLocker, encrypting personal information, with just a USB of 4GB or more capacity.