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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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I got my drive "bitlocker encrypted" by enterprise admins. Will this prevent me to share docs with my collaborators?

I admit I don't fully understand the level of encryption bitlocker does. I use Windows 10 and only have a C: drive which just got encrypted per the company policies. Will this hinder my ability to share locally created docs (e.g. my office files)…
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How can BitLocker be considered safer, if it doesn't asks for a key during boot?

I've been using VeraCrypt / TrueCrypt for years. Now, with a new computer (having Windows 10 Pro) I can consider BitLocker. But, either I am complete ignorant and don't see something awfully obvious or I can't understand how can BitLocker be…
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Is User Account Login Related to BitLocker Encryption Key

When I enabled BitLocker on my system-drive, I wasn't asked to select an unlock-method. I didn't have to enter any new passwords/keys. I only selected a few options for the encryption, and the process completed. I'm not very familiar with how…
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Using Bitlocker and hidden volume feature of VeraCrypt together

I'm currently using Bitlocker encrypted external hard drive. The drive is entire-encrypted and single partition. After dividing the drive into partition A and B, I'm planning to make a hidden volume using VeraCrypt on partition B. So partition B…
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Bitlocker, does additional authentication at startup with TPM device provide any extra security?

Will enabling additional authentication on startup provide any extra security with Bitlocker? At the moment, my laptop boots straight into a Windows login where I use a pin. If I chose to not use pin, and a complex password, would that provide the…
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Is it ill-advised to use the same password for lock screen and full disk encryption (Windows 10 BitLocker)?

I am wondering which attacks can be prevented by using a different password for the lock screen and full disk encryption. The goal is to prevent people from accessing my data. The details of my setup would be as follows: Windows 10 (up to date,…
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Risk of removing the PIN from Bitlocker

Microsoft's implementation of BitLocker for hard drive encryption/protection and integrity supports multiple ways to boot into the system. I will list 3: TPM chip (those that support it) without Pre-Boot PIN, TPM chip with the PIN, and lastly…
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Samsung EVO 970 SSD on laptop without TPM - secure erase, is the drive encrypted?

I have a Dell XPS 9550. This was shipped without a TPM. I have since installed a Samsung 970 EVO SSD which as I understand is a self-encrypting drive (SED) and, what I am not sure about is, it can be encrypted without a TPM? So, I have installed the…
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What are the considerations when migrating from Bitlocker to Veracrypt?

We are currently evaluating migrating from BitLocker to VeraCrypt. Based on the most recent update to VeraCrypt, there appears to be support for UEFI/GPT. Additionally, it seems that decryption isn't required when updating Windows 10. The reasons…
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How to protect devices that are reliant on Bitlocker and a password without TPM?

In working with a number of non-profit organizations, devices such as laptops used by staff are encrypted using Bitlocker. Unfortunately since the devices (often donated) do not feature TPM, Bitlocker has been enabled using local group policies. The…
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Can BitLocker simply be bypassed by just "waiting long enough" till it auto suspends due an update?

When you get an automatic feature or even only cumulative Windows 10 update with an activated BitLocker (password protected) system partition BitLocker will prompt you afterwards from the system tray that it is suspended. From here you can / have to…
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Is it viable to encrypt a 'bitlocked' drive again?

If one had an encrypted drive using Bitlocker, is it worth it to encrypt that drive again using another tool like VeraCrypt? Does this provide an extra layer of protection? Not a duplicate of a question which deals with a more generalised point of…
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How are Bitlocker FDE keys stored in the TPM?

If you are using Windows 10 Pro Bitlocker FDE with a TPM and enhanced PIN (= passphrase): How do the keys in the TPM get stored? Are they stored as plaintext or hashvalue or 'again' encrypted?
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BitLocker vs BestCrypt

I have managed to activate BitLocker without TPM support on my Windows 10 installation. Is there any security advantage of using this over BestCrypt (paid)? To be noted that I'm only interested in securing my data against common computer theft,…
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Bitlocker without admin privileges

Are admin privileges a must to be able to encrypt your files with Bitlocker? So far I just found one comment on the internet that says it's possible without a problem but no other source to verify this.
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