Windows 11's BitLocker encryption permanently locks 3TB of a user's backups — "Filled my PC with more spyware and viruses than I can count"

A Reddit user ended up losing 3TB of games and backups after reinstalling Windows 11 because the operating system was lagging. Turns out, the BitLocker security was enabled by default after Microsoft ...

Why Windows 11 requires a TPM - and how you can get around it

Windows 11 officially requires a Trusted Platform Module. Here's why and what to do if your old PC doesn't have one.
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Here are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker

Q: What are the pros and cons of using Windows BitLocker? A: You can do many things to help keep your computer secure, and encryption is one of those options. Various ...
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BitLocker lockouts cost user 3TB of data in Windows 11 shock

A Reddit user has detailed a distressing experience in which the BitLocker encryption feature locked access to over 3 ...
PC World

Confirmed BitLocker bug prevents changing settings on Windows 11

If you’re on Windows 11, there’s a good chance you’re using BitLocker to protect your system files and personal data. BitLocker is enabled on most Windows 11 PCs by default, and that’s a good thing ...
ExtremeTech

Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build

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