Computers that do not support it, can turn on standard BitLocker encryption instead. By default, device encryption is enabled on supported laptops and computers using Windows 11. Device encryption will scramble the data on your computer into illegible code, making it indecipherable to anyone without a password or a recovery key. This increases the chance that your data will remain secured and protected when using Windows 11. The new Windows 11 comes with many new features and a new user desktop, including a centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes, and colors that will make any computer look and feel modern. To get started with turning on device encryption on Windows 11, follow the steps below.
How to enable device encryption on Windows 11
As mentioned above, device encryption allows users to protect the data stored on their computers. Here’s how to turn it on. Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings app. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from the System Settings pane. To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings as shown in the image below: Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it. Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click Privacy & security, and select Device encryption on the right pane of your screen shown in the image below. On the Device encryption settings pane, toggle the button to the On position to enable Device encryption. Once enabled, you’ll immediately see Encryption is in progress until complete.
How to disable device encryption on Windows 11.
If you change your mind about device encryption and want to disable it, simply reverse the steps above by going to the Start menu ==> Settings ==> Privacy & security ==> Device encryption, then toggle the button to the Off position to disable. That should do it! Conclusion: This post showed you how to enable or disable device encryption on Windows 11. If you find any error or have something to add, please use the comment form below.
