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Why not just use a strong password? And Log out when you leave your PC unattended. I created an encrypted (Bit Locker) partition that contains all my personal data. Makes it easier to perform regular daily backups of my data partition. The OS is backed up once/week or before update Tuesday. I also lock the data partition when not in use.
To lock encrypted data partition open cmd.Admin > C:\Windows\system32 >manage-bde -lock x(partition drive letter)R: -ForceDismount. ex manage-bde -lock R: -ForceDismount
It is the same thing
Your system drive needs to be encrypted with bitlocker (for which you need 10 Pro or 10 Home device encryption using suitable hardware). If you have the correct version of Windows/hardware then you don't need to install anything - just activate it.
It would be helpful if you updated your profile specs saying what hardware/Windows version you have. At the moment it just says "Windows 10". Especially interesting is if you have 10 Home or Pro, if you have a device with TPM, connected standby etc (the model number would do for that).
Hi there. I have windows 10 pro when i checked. So is that good?
Hey all got a question. I want to do this on my dell xps 15 9550 that has windows 10 pro. But would you say its a better idea to try this on another computer in case something goes wrong with it?
I have a dell xps 8100 desktop that has windows 7... old desktop. I also have a acer chromebook. I assume chromebook i cannot do this right? Of course when you log in, it require your gmail login and password. But can i try this with my dell xps 8100 desktop with window 7 in case something happen to it? Like i want to make sure it works on another computer... then i do it on the dell xps 15 9550. But if i do this on that computer, i have to use veracrypt because bitlocker won't work on it because its a windows 7 desktop?