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BitLocker

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BitLocker

BitLocker · N/A · BitLocker · BIT-lok-er · Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption · Windows · encryption · disk · securityWindowsWindows BitLocker Drive Encryption

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Also known as: Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption

Last updated August 8, 2026

Definition

BitLocker is Microsoft’s full-volume encryption feature for Windows that protects data at rest if a device is lost or stolen.

Real-World Example

Enabling BitLocker on a laptop encrypts the system drive so a removed hard disk cannot be casually read in another PC.

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