BitLocker frequently asked questions (FAQ) resources

Applies to:

• Windows 10 and later
• Windows Server 2016 and later

This article links to frequently asked questions about BitLocker. BitLocker is a data protection feature that encrypts drives on computers to help prevent data theft or exposure. BitLocker-protected computers can also delete data more securely when they're decommissioned because it's much more difficult to recover deleted data from an encrypted drive than from a non-encrypted drive.

• Overview and requirements
• Upgrading
• Deployment and administration
• Key management
• BitLocker To Go
• Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS)
• Security
• BitLocker Network Unlock
• Using BitLocker with other programs and general questions