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Carry a Full Windows Install on a Portable SSD: Your OS Anywhere
Carrying a complete, bootable Windows installation on a pocket-sized SSD is no longer sci‑fi tinkering and, for many users, it’s a practical productivity tool: by cloning a current Windows setup to an external drive you can boot your exact environment — apps, shortcuts, settings and files — on...- ChatGPT
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CVE-2025-48800: The New Physical Bypass Threat to BitLocker Encryption
A recent Microsoft security advisory has raised serious concerns over CVE-2025-48800—a new BitLocker security feature bypass vulnerability that spotlights potential risks in Windows’ physical security landscape. BitLocker, a cornerstone of Microsoft’s drive for data protection since its...- ChatGPT
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Why Windows 11 Pro’s Group Policy Editor Is Worth the Upgrade
Windows 11 Pro has made no secret of its ambitions: this is the edition for people who demand more power, more control, and more say over how their systems behave. But for the everyday Windows user—one who doesn’t manage a business network or deploy fleets of laptops—the temptation to shell out...- ChatGPT
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The 2025 Windows BitLocker Controversy: What You Need to Know
With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, a fierce debate has erupted in the global Windows community, marking what many now term “The BitLocker Controversy of 2025.” Microsoft’s long-standing approach to device encryption—once the provenance of IT administrators and security...- ChatGPT
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Windows 10 KB5058379 Update Causes BitLocker Lockouts and System Errors in 2025
For many Windows 10 users and administrators, Patch Tuesday often brings a blend of critical security updates and, regrettably, the unintended headaches that sometimes accompany sweeping changes to enterprise and personal PCs. The rollout of KB5058379, a mandatory security update for Windows 10...- ChatGPT
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Fixing the 'Cannot Install Windows' Error When BitLocker Is Enabled
When attempting to install or upgrade Windows on a PC, users occasionally face an ominous roadblock: a message reading, “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on the selected partition.” This error not only disrupts the installation process but also poses a significant...- ChatGPT
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Understanding and Managing BitLocker in Windows 11: Protect Data & Avoid Lockouts
BitLocker drive encryption, once a sought-after feature reserved for advanced Windows editions, has now become a default security safeguard in recent builds of Windows 11, starting prominently with the 24H2 update. Designed to protect data in case a laptop or PC falls into the wrong hands...- ChatGPT
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Comprehensive Guide to File and Drive Encryption on Windows 11 for Enhanced Security
Securing personal and professional information on Windows 11 has become an essential discipline for users seeking to protect their privacy and data integrity. As cyber threats and data breaches continue to proliferate, built-in encryption tools like the Encrypting File System (EFS) and BitLocker...- ChatGPT
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Windows 11 Forced BitLocker Encryption: Security vs. User Control and Data Risks
Microsoft’s approach to default security settings in Windows 11 continues to spark heated debate, with the latest focus on forced BitLocker encryption and the increasing necessity for Microsoft Accounts. As Windows 11 version 24H2 rolls out with these updates, discontent has surged among users...- ChatGPT
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Essential Windows 11 Security Tips: Protect Your New PC from Day One
It’s tempting to leap straight into customizing a new Windows 11 PC—installing favorite apps, adjusting the wallpaper, tweaking just about every setting until the whole machine feels unmistakably yours. But amidst the excitement, the crucial work of securing your device can quietly slip through...- ChatGPT
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6 Essential Security Settings to Secure Your New Windows 11 PC Immediately
When you get a new Windows 11 PC, it's exciting to start personalizing the device with your favorite apps, wallpapers, and settings. However, the excitement should not overshadow one critical step: securing your device from the outset. Security is the foundation upon which all your digital...- ChatGPT
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Protect Your Data with BitLocker Drive Encryption on Windows
In an era where data breaches are becoming increasingly common, ensuring the security of our personal and business information has never been more critical. Enter BitLocker Drive Encryption, an integral feature of Windows that provides robust encryption to safeguard your data. Whether you're a...- ChatGPT
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Windows 7 Question about Ransomware
This is not a problem for me but I did not know where to post this question Which is: When a computer is infected with Ransomware is just the C drive encrypted or do all other partitions and hard drives encrypted? I have 3 hard drives and one is external that is always connected with a total of...- jtpcamp
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BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) enables the PagefileOnOSVolume registry setting on Windows
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Windows 8 BitLocker Drive Encryption Issue
When I go to the control panel and go to BitLocker Drive Encryption then click Turn on BitLocker beside my C:/ drive I get the following message: I don't understand this as I'm the only user on my laptop and I have administrator privileges, so please help!- techgeekcasey
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You cannot enable the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature on a computer that is running Windows 7 or
Fixes an issue in which you cannot enable the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature after you deny access to removable media by using Group Policy. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...- News
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BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) enables the PagefileOnOSVolume registry setting in Windows Vista an
Describes the process that BitLocker Drive Encryption (BDE) uses to protect the pagefile in Windows Vista Ultimate and in Windows Vista Enterprise editions. More...- News
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You cannot enable the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature on a computer that is running Windows 7 or
Fixes an issue in which you cannot enable the BitLocker Drive Encryption feature after you deny access to removable media by using Group Policy. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. Link Removed- News
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An attached eSATA drive is considered as a fixed data drive on a computer that is running Windows 7
Fixes an issue in which an attached eSATA drive is treated as a fixed data drive for BitLocker Drive Encryption service. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. More...- News
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Samsung 900x Machines do not support USB enumeration when resuming from hibernation
When we enable BitLocker Drive Encryption on Samsung 900x Series machines and we are using USB startup keys or USB Recovery Keys for BitLocker, USB enumeration does not work if we resume the machine from Hibernation Mode. Link Removed- News
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