I've set bitlocker to encrypt my drive.
It said I need to reboot for encryption to begin.
1. How do I know the percentage complete?
2. Can I shut down system beofre first time enryption is complete?
Check progress
Check BitLocker Drive Encryption Status in Windows 10
see option 1.
Enabling Bitlocker
Turn On or Off BitLocker for Operating System Drive in Windows 10
approx time for your 500GB SSD
TWO HOURS
Re Can you turn off before complete
NO
Most inadvisable.
How to use BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows 10 | Windows Central
the UPS is a little OTT but certainly do not turn it off and IF it was a laptop - use on mains power not battery only.The encryption process is not complicated, but it can take a lot of time, depending on the drive's amount of data and size.
Keep the computer connected with an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) throughout the entire process.
Re restart - I thought the procedure automatically restarted the computer to begin the encryption - I may be wrong but I believed one of the Bitlocker windows on the procedure actually told you the computer would restart - certainly if you run the Bitlocker check to ensure all is ready to encypt - I thought that windows said the computer would restart.
I do NOT use Bitlocker but would from experience of working on forums such as this URGE you to ensure you have a complete system image. I have seen so many problems posted regarding BITLOCKER -when a repair of windows has been necessary - and indeed reported problems with access to a Bitlocked drive even when the user insisted he was entering the correct pin/key
Last edited by Macboatmaster; 24 Jan 2022 at 20:23.
Thank you, I always learn something new from Brink's tutorials.
I never used Bitlocker in my life so please excuse my beginner's question.
Cheers
Good luck with it, any problems please do not hesitate to ask
Thanks for the appreciation.
The vital aspect to to it is that you ensure you have your recovery key -
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