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 drive.

Update 19-Aug-2024: Microsoft has now resolved this bug. See details below. Five years ago, after a particularly embarrassing run of flawed Windows updates, Microsoft vowed to do better. Part of its ...

Q: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? A: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those options. Various ...

In what's becoming all too common of late, there's a new bug affecting Windows 11 (and Windows 10) users. And when I say a "new bug," I mean one that we've seen before a couple of times, which we ...

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...

Microsoft warned that some Windows devices will boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the July 2024 Windows security updates. The BitLocker Windows security feature mitigates the risk of data ...

Password theft, by the billion, has been in the news recently, as has Microsoft’s desire to replace the security measure for all users. Security experts have now warned that a vulnerability impacting ...

Most people who use the Home Edition of Windows 10 and 11 are unlikely to be aware that their computer also comes with a Microsoft encryption tool. On many computers, it’s even activated by default.