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Computer Help and Support

milestogo

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Reply to Gore1FL (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 21, 2022, 12:18 PM

Jun 2022

There is no option to use Bitlocker in the Windows 10 home edition. It was never turned on. I am fearful of what its going to be like when I get it back.

At this point I have zero confidence in Dell. I should have gone to the Geek Squad.

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Bitlocker question [View all] milestogo Jun 2022 OP

In Win 10, you have to turn bitlocker on. It may have been done pre-sale. Gore1FL Jun 2022 #1

Thanks. milestogo Jun 2022 #2

Well, if device encryption is enabled on that PC and you don't have a key Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2022 #3

I don't know how device encryption could be enabled on the PC milestogo Jun 2022 #4

You're probably right about their protocol Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2022 #5

But if it were active, shouldn't I have known about it and been prompted to make up a PIN? milestogo Jun 2022 #6

Never set it up personally Hugh_Lebowski Jun 2022 #7

I'm in IT but I don't do much hardware any more. milestogo Jun 2022 #8