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Avoiding Bitlocker Device Encryption on W10 Home
I haven't installed Windows 10 Home on my new system yet.
I do not want to use Device Encryption (not to be confused with Bitlocker Drive Encryption, which isn't available on W10 Home). Not even with a "clear" key.
My understanding is that Device Encryption requires the following: Secure Boot, TPM, Connected Standby-capable hardware, and a Microsoft account created during installation.
Is it enough to just avoid one of those (for example, choosing a local account), or should I avoid as many of them as possible?
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