Encryption is an added level of security for you PC. Here are the pros and cons of Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool BitLocker.

Various versions of Windows include the option to use BitLocker, which is Microsoft’s built-in encryption tool. Here’s what to know.

BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on the selected partition. Suspend (also referred to as disable) BitLocker in the Control Panel, and then restart the installation.

If want to disable automatic BitLocker Device Encryption during installation on Windows 11, follow the instructions mentioned in this post.

A device with BitLocker disabled will display "Protection Off" and the Encryption method will be "None".

Device encryption isn’t universal for all Windows 11 Home users. That leaves some vulnerable if their PC is ever lost or stolen.

Microsoft has fixed a known issue causing incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors in some managed Windows environments.

Microsoft warned customers this week of incorrect BitLocker drive encryption errors being shown in some managed Windows environments.

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the ...

What Is the “Cannot Install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption Is Enabled on Selected Partition” Error? Windows 11 and old versions of the Windows operating system have BitLocker Encryption ...