MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2
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How can I encrypt USB sticks using Bitlocker?
We transport some sensitive data via USB sticks or hard disk. How can we secure them with a password, pin or similar?
MicrosoftWindows 10 22H2
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To encrypt a flash drive in Windows 10, follow these steps:
- Insert your flash drive into a USB port on your Windows computer.
- Open File Explorer. If you can’t find it, press the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
- Right-click your flash drive and select “Turn on BitLocker.”
- Create a password to unlock your flash drive. Ensure it’s a strong password that others can’t easily guess.
- Save your recovery key. This key will help you recover the data on your flash drive if you forget the password.
- Choose what to encrypt: either the entire drive or just the used disk space.
- Click “Start Encrypting”. Keep your flash drive connected throughout the process.
- Wait for the notification indicating the encryption is complete. Once you receive this notification, you can safely remove your flash drive from the computer.
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