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A logical volume encryption feature included with specific versions of Microsoft Windows Vista and later.

BitLocker is a logical volume encryption feature included with specific versions of Microsoft Windows Vista and later.

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Bitlocker encrypted drive access from other machines

Can drives encrypted with Bitlocker be moved to different machines and accessed as long as the password is known? For example, via an external drive enclosure? Or is the encryption tied to the original computer?
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How would I brute-force a Bitlocker recovery key?

I have imaged a hard disk and used passware, but to no avail - it says Encryption key External key, and not the actual key. How do you think I would go about brute forcing it? Lets assume I had infinite time, what software(s) could I use for…
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Whole disk encryption on a tablet (that has no pre-boot keyboard)

I am researching methods to encrypt whole disk on tablet. I would like to encrypt my tablet that comes with Dual Boot OS, with pre-installed Windows 10 Home and Android 5.1. Let's start with what software can be used to encrypt whole…
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BitLocker : Update Volume Master Key and meaning of "keyed" vs "re-keyed"

Note: Below are some information from searching around the Internet. To skip to my main question, go to the last line of this post. I've been searching around on how to change the Volume Master Key (VMK) in BitLocker. Thus far, I have not been able…
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Attacks on encrypted computer?

I think we all know the fact that boot-harddrives can be encrypted. Windows usually uses Bitlocker (relying on AES-CBC) and Linux / Unix usually uses dm-crypt (relying on AES-CBC) and the rest of the software usually uses XTS-mode (TrueCrypt,…
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Does bitlocker have protection against accidentally deleting metadata?

I have a big problem. I inadvertently deleted a partition, which I had installed win7 BitLocker Crypt, so the entire partition was encrypted. I found a recovery tool which is called "DiskInternals EFS recovery", that we managed to access my data…
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Does Windows Embedded OS supports Microsoft Bitlocker?

Does Windows Embedded OS supports Microsoft Bitlocker? If yes what are the list of versions and does the windows embedded OS comes with bitlocker?
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How exactly does Windows Bitlocker work?

I wonder how Windows Bitlocker and other similar software works. I know they differ in terms of security level as some software does not fully encrypt locked files, but I'm speaking of unauthorized remote access. Do they also protect against remote…
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Is a cold-boot-attack on a bitlocker key in TPM still possible, if I use the TPM with a different drive in the meantime?

I have a laptop with the system disk encrypted by Bitlocker. Bitlocker is configured to require a pre-boot pin, and unlocks by TPM. The recovery key is required to unlock and is not available atm. The recovery key should be stored in the TPM though.…
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Is using a windows user account password necessary on a PC with bitlocker and a complex pin?

Is there a security risk to disabling the windows user account password, since my PC is already unlocked with a complex pin at boot time? I have my PC configured with sleep disabled. I'm running windows 10 pro. For example, is windows network…
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Does a BitLocker recovery key have any use on removable media, a.k.a 'BitLocker to Go', other than if you forget your password?

I understand that there are multiple reasons that a recovery key might be needed on a system partition, but why would I want the extra security risk of having a way of circumventing my password for removable media? Why is windows asking for my…
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Can M.2 docking stations be used to make forensic images of (Bitlocker encrypted) M.2 disks?

I am looking into M.2 docking stations such as the Maiwo K3016S as shown below. Is it possible to use such docking stations optionally in combination with a USB- or software write-blocker, in order to make forensic images of (Bitlocker encrypted)…
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How is .NET Core isolated storage "secured" on various OS's?

I'm looking for a consolidated list of how and where isolated storage is managed on each operating system... (Windows, MacOS, Linux, (mobile?), ...) Does such a list exist? What considerations might be worth considering in conjunction or as an…
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Is bitlocker without a PIN as good as having no hard disk encryption at all?

If bitlocker was configured for a user not to input a PIN; and the device got lost/stolen; is there a risk of the data on the hard disk being exposed? With no PIN enabled; is that essentially as good as having no hard disk encryption at all? Am i…
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TPM & Windows BitLocker: how does it work and is it secure?

When starting a BitLocker-encrypted machine with a TPM and Windows 10 installed, you aren't prompted to enter a decryption key. The system relies on Windows lockscreen for authentication instead. My current understanding is that, when starting the…
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