After reboot, when you will want to access the Encrypted drive you will be prompted for the password/ smart card. Depending on the speed of the drive/number of files it may take a while.Ĩ. The encryption process is going to start. If not select New Encryption Mode / Click Next:Ħ. If you are planning to use the Encrypted drive on other Windows Versions select Compatible.

If you just setup a new Computer select option #1, if you are installing on an existing computer select #2 / Click Next:ĥ. At this step you need to select how much of the drive you need to encrypt. For this example I will save it to my Microsoft Account / Click Next:Ĥ. You have multiple options to save a recovery key. For this example we will use a password / click Next:ģ.

You can either use a password or a smart card to unlock the drive. Open My Computer and right click on the Drive (HDD, USB Stick, USB HDD) you want to Encrypt / click on Turn BitLocker on:Ģ. Important: BitLocker is not available on Windows 10 Home Edition (check here how you can upgrade)!ġ.

Bitlocker for windows 10 home