Device Encryption in Windows - Microsoft Support
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 - Microsoft Support
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 overview - Microsoft Support
BitLocker is a Windows security feature that protects your data by encrypting your drives. This encryption ensures that if someone tries to access a disk offline, they won’t be able to read any of its content.
Description of the BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool
Describes the BitLocker Drive Preparation Tool that you can use to prepare the computer for BitLocker Drive Encryption. Provides an operational overview, system requirements, and command-line parameters.
Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support
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.
How to use the SysKey utility to secure the Windows Security …
To keep the SAM database secure, Windows requires that the password hashes are encrypted. Windows prevents the use of stored, unencrypted password hashes. You can use the SysKey utility to additionally secure the SAM database by moving the SAM database encryption key off the Windows-based computer.
Error 0x80070057 when you format a hard disk drive to install …
Note: the reserved system partition is an area reserved for the BitLocker encryption and for the restoration of Windows. Resolution. To resolve this problem, delete the existing partitions, create a new partition, and continue with the formatting. To do this, follow these steps: Insert the Windows 7 installation DVD, and then start the ...
Synchronized files use Windows 10 encryption locally but not on …
Windows 10 encryption occurs only on the local disk on which the file or folder was encrypted. When a file is moved from the local disk to the OneDrive for work or school site, the Windows 10 encryption from the client computer is no longer applied.
Additional privacy for your saved passwords - Microsoft Support
Microsoft Edge stores your passwords securely encrypted on your hard disk. However, someone else with access to your computer may be able to sign into your accounts using your stored passwords with autofill.
Cipher.exe Security Tool for the Encrypting File System
2001年5月26日 · As of June 2001, Microsoft has developed an improved version of the Cipher.exe tool that provides the ability to permanently overwrite (or "wipe") all of the deleted data on a hard disk. This feature improves security by ensuring that even an attacker who gained complete physical control of a Windows 2000 computer would be unable to recover ...