How to use Bitlocker to encrypt your entire drive - tutorial by TechyV

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BitLocker is a Windows inbuilt feature that helps you encrypt the whole hard drive. It offers great protection to your files and documents . You can enable it from the control panel under Syatems and Security. You will see the icon for turning on BitLocker.

It works well such that you will not notice any difference in your computer operations. In addition you do not require a decryption password as other third party software does, instead it uses your Windows password and decrypts once you log in.

[shannonwheelock]

BitLocker Drive Encryption is capable of encrypting 128-bit to 256-bit encryption key. It is a highly strong software for protecting my data from being accessed once the computer is lost or stolen. Once BitLocker is enabled, any document saved on that drive is encrypted automatically. “BitLocker To Go” is the latest feature of Windows 7 which helps protect the data stored from any portable devices such as USB drives and external hard drives once these devices are lost. This video is packed with valuable information. Thanks to Techyv!

[CharlesPerkin]

Choosing and using Bitlocker is the best in protecting our files and documents. It is a great tool with a touch of Microsoft aspects. I have started using Bitlocker Driver Encryption for my volumes. Really, this nifty program is excellent. I like it very much and I hope this video tutorial will also inspire the viewers and will become a supporter of Bitlocker. This is utterly fantastic. I am subscribing to Techyv. Your explanation is very informative with a practical approach, thank you so much. Techyv, you were concise and clear; most of all, very helpful.

[annarforster]

Awesome ! Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption is a data-protection feature available in Windows Vista Enterprise and Windows Vista Ultimate for client computers and Windows Server 2008. BitLocker provides improved protection against data theft or against exposure on computers that are lost or stolen. It also provides more secure data deletion when BitLocker-protected computers are decommissioned. Really, it is excellent and very vital, too. What is the most secure way of configuring BitLocker?