Mikael Markander
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BitLocker encryption becomes the default in Windows 11 24H2

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Aug 15, 20241 min
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When the next version of Windows 11 arrives this fall, encryption via BitLocker will be the default setting for reinstallations and new installations.

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It’s long been possible to encrypt the contents of a Windows PC using the included BitLocker encryption tool. Beginning this fall, with the newest update of Windows 11 (version 24H2), the encryption will be activated by default during re- or new installations, according to The Verge.

Microsoft also plans to lower the system requirements for BitLocker; for example, the computer no longer needs to support Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) or Modern Standby.

In a normal update, encryption will not be turned on automatically, meaning users shouldn’t run into trouble accessing files if they update from Windows 11 23H2 to 24H2, for example.

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