Microsoft is making BitLocker device encryption a default feature in its next major update to Windows 11, enhancing security and ease of access.
The latest Windows 11 version 24H2 update significantly reduces hardware requirements for automatic device encryption, allowing a broader range of devices to easily secure their data.
In testing, BitLocker encryption can cause performance impacts on SSDs, with some drives slowing by up to 45%, an issue not officially addressed by Microsoft.
Users setting up a clean Windows 11 version 24H2 install with a local account can avoid automatic device encryption, as it requires a Microsoft account for setup.
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