Device Encryption is a Windows feature that enables BitLocker encryption automatically for the Operating System drive and fixed drives. It’s particularly beneficial for everyday users who want to ensure their personal information is safe without having to manage complex security settings.

BitLocker Drive Encryption allows you to manually encrypt a specific drive or drives on a device running Windows Pro, Enterprise, or Education edition. For devices managed by an organization, BitLocker Drive Encryption is usually managed by the IT department, as encryption might be required by organizational policies.

BitLocker is a built-in encryption feature in Windows that helps protect your data by encrypting your entire drive. When you access your data, Windows normally has protections associated with your sign-in information.

This article provides information to back up your BitLocker recovery key. To learn how to verify if you have a BitLocker recovery key backed up to you Microsoft or work or school account, see Find your BitLocker recovery key.

A Criptografia de Dispositivo é um recurso do Windows que permite a criptografia BitLocker automaticamente para a unidade do Sistema Operacional e unidades fixas. É particularmente benéfico para usuários cotidianos que desejam garantir que suas informações pessoais sejam seguras sem precisar gerenciar configurações de segurança complexas.

A BitLocker recovery key is needed when BitLocker can’t automatically unlock an encrypted drive in Windows. This key, which is a 48-digit number, is used to regain access to the drive.

Windows Pro, Enterprise veya Education sürümlerinde kullanılabilen BitLocker Sürücü Şifrelemesi'nin aksine, Cihaz Şifrelemesi Windows Home çalıştıranlar da dahil olmak üzere daha geniş bir cihaz yelpazesinde kullanılabilir.

Note: If you’ve encrypted your device, you’ll need the BitLocker recovery key to use certain tools. If you don’t know the BitLocker key, see Find your BitLocker recovery key.

This article describes the contents of the February 2024 servicing release for Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP). This servicing release contains the latest fix for Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring 2.5 Service Pack 1 (MBAM 2.5 SP1).

Download and run the Surface BitLocker Protector Check tool. The tool guides you through the installation of the repair update.