Microsoft To Force BitLocker Encryption on Windows 11

Microsoft To Force BitLocker Encryption on Windows 11
Microsoft to make major change in Windows 11 to make your PC more secure. The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 will have BitLocker drive encryption enable by default. So when you do a fresh installs or reinstallation of Windows 11, BitLocker will be enabled and encrypt your hard drive.

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[limitlesswave]

BitLocker is far more trouble than it's worth especially for users who only 'think' they know what they are doing.

[diablow]

That kinda explains why did Microsoft make TPM 2.0 a requirement to install Win11. It was for having BitLocker in all editions.

[tonywise]

Totally agree with you Brian. I have a fancy that this is going to cause problems for the normal "Home" user. If they don't understand any of this, they are at risk of losing data if something goes awry. Best to be OFF by default but encourage use, and set it up from scratch. There are going to be people that do not note the encryption key. It could all end in tears, as Microsoft instigates something at half-cock. Of course, if you lost everything, Microsoft's EULA will deny all responsibility.

[docholliday]

Thank you so much for the heads up. Another pain from Microsoft to have to deal with in their os.

[TimsComputerRepair]

This is really bad news for professional data recovery companies that do high level recoveries for users.

[cam_]

I would say more that half of the PC users don't know what bitlocker is and have no idea where the key is located. Then add to that which user account it was created under, forget user password, issues with password recover/reset. This is guarenteed to lose more data than it will ever protect it from theft.

[billyguthrie]

Now lets think about this. Jusst 6 months ago Microsoft said bit locker slows down ssd's by 40%. now why would anyone wanna a program that would do that to be running by default. If they didn't fix the issue then lots of users are fixing to get screwed.

[davinp]

Yes, if you lose your key, you cannot access your data. I saw a video made by a computer technician and he recommended not logging in with a Microsoft account and not enabling BitLocker. It may not be for home users

[gordonp]

Another MS answer to a question NOBODY asked

[simaesthesia]

Thanks for the heads up! Fortunately, my computer doesn't meet the requirements for Windows 11 (processor). I'll bear it in mind when I build my next machine and probably install Linux instead 🤣

[CNC]

The only reason for this is so at some point in the future Microsoft can start charging a subscription fee for the use of windows. Fail to pay your subscription fee and you're locked out of your own computer.

[laurentitolledo]

watching this on my Linux Mint mini PC....sipping Tea....with some danish cookies on the side...

[wtfdoino]

Microsoft and I have very different definitions of what personal computer means. My new machines are getting Linux installed. At least my windows machines have some great components to donate to my Linux boxes when Redmond crosses the line.

[wrathofbod]

Had many customers over the years who have no clue or no the key, very costly lessons for them, I hope MS back track on this just to save people having issues or not knowing what to do

[Pinkfloyd]

Can you make a video on how to use Bitlolocker?
Thank you

[neilg]

More reasons why people should move to linux. What are MS thinking with this

[Sirlarrythecat]

What's with Microsoft yes I understand them wanting to improve security but shouldn't the end user have the choice here also microsoft should really be informing the end user about Bitlocker and how to use it. A common error that was made because the end user really had no idea about what Bitlocker was they would store their keys on their systems and when things went wrong they couldn't access their data and neither could IT repair shops. Microsoft should give people the option on install to have Bitlocker or not this is another bad move forcing this on the end user.

[rogerokeefe]

BitLocker should be optional not mandatory

[mazzz]

When i reinstall windows 11 Home now with 23H2, bitlocker is on by default now, first thing i do is turn it off, it's not needed on my system.

[csoloy]

Bitlocker also (same as any encryption application) slows down gaming performance.

Some gamers, who may keep a portable “Steam library” drive, may be affected less than other gamers, but this still hurts the majority of PC games if they use Windows 11 (which is the only OS that properly manages P+E core CPUs)