There are several obvious, basic steps to securing a computer: Keep it current with the latest operating system and application updates; ensure you've installed the latest anti-spyware and anti-virus ...

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, ...

Whether you’re installing Win7 from backup on bare metal or on a VM, watch out for a missing patch. On Friday, Microsoft issued a hidden advisory saying you need to run bcdboot.exe and get the SHA-2 ...

Windows 7's BitLocker To Go feature extends the existing BitLocker drive encryption to removable storage. Encrypting data on such devices presents an obstacle to using a lost or stolen drive. But what ...

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.

If you’re locked out of your Windows 11/10 PC and you try to unlock the BitLocker encrypted drive but you receive the error message The BitLocker encryption on this ...

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 ...

BitLocker is the most common way to encrypt your Windows PC to protect it against data theft in the event that someone steals your PC, but it isn't the only option. If your PC doesn't have BitLocker ...

BitLocker is a security feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your computer and protects it from unauthorized access. A lot of beginners and even some hard-core Windows users are unaware ...