Device encryption

Question

I have a windows 10 laptop. That came with a hard drive, so i replace that with a ssd. But after that device encryption is not showing anymore. I know windows 10 Home doesn't have bitlocker encryption but still home edition have default drive encryption. So is it something to do with tpm chip or anything else?

Answer 1

Use these commands in Elevated Command Prompt (Run CDM as Admin)

• Check device encryption status: manage-bde -status
• Turn On device encryption: manage-bde -on C: (Restart required)
• Turn Off device encryption: manage-bde -off C: (Turning Off take some time, check progress by Check status command)

More info:

BitLocker Use BitLocker Drive Encryption Tools to manage BitLocker (Windows 10) - Windows security | Microsoft Docs

Answer 2

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/145803-how-turn-off-device-encryption-windows-10-a.html

in this there is only steps for turning on or off the encryption but not how to enable it.

Answer 3

Yes, I understood that. I gave you how to enable it. Did you try all methods?

Answer 4

Thank you. But there Device encryption option is not showing after I replace the preinstalled Hard drive with a new SSD.

Answer 5

Hi Satya. I'm Greg, 10 years awarded Windows MVP, specializing in Installation, Performance, Troubleshooting and Activation, here to help you.

Try one of these methods to turn on Device Encryption:

https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/145803-how-...

Remember to protect the key because without it there is no way for you to get your files back.

I hope it helps. Feel free to ask back any questions.

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