Why doesn't exist Bitlocker in Windows 10 Home ?

dalchina said:

That's called marketing - an MS decision. Pay more- you get more...

I understand. Do you know if there exist an stand-alone executable launcher for this service ?

dalchina said:

You could use Veracrypt (free):
How to encrypt a USB flash drive with VeraCrypt - TechRepublic

I know it's free, but I want to encrypt my data without formatting, the thing I don't see it to this app.

While device encryption can exist on Home (which is bitlocker by another name) it only applies to local drives and only certain hardware configurations.

Really the only interesting difference (for home users) between home and pro is bitlocker. Domain join is irrelevant and group policy can be added or done by regedit. Pro keeps having features removed (blocking store, ReFS) that Education and Enterprise have and is therefore (IMO) a lot of money for something (encryption) that should be standard on all devices.

It is shameful really in 2018. Any phone you buy (even the cheapest) will have encryption as standard. Android since marshmallow, iPhone (I think but didn't check) always. AES instruction is in all modern CPUs for decades - it is just MS wanting an extra $100 for frankly nothing.

Still you must either upgrade to Pro or use veracrypt. I don't believe you can realistically (and it would be a hack if you did) add bitlocker to home.

Thanks guys for extra answers !

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