Keep the computer connected with an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) throughout the process.Īlthough BitLocker does a good job securing your data, any system change carries risks.The encryption process is not complicated, but it can take a lot of time, depending on the drive's amount of data and size.Also, the hard drive partitions must be formatted with the NTFS file system. If the device does not meet the requirements, BitLocker will create them automatically. The computer's hard drive must have two partitions, including a system partition with the necessary files to start the system and a partition with the Windows 10 installation.
If the feature isn't available, check the computer manufacturer for the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) update. This is a special chip that enables the device to support advanced security features. Windows 10 Home edition has its version of BitLocker on select devices.
