How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows 10
When you enable BitLocker for a fixed or removable data drive, you can configure it to ask for a password to unlock the drive. Today, we will see how to change that password.
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How to Change BitLocker Password in Windows 10
When you enable BitLocker for a fixed or removable data drive, you can configure it to ask for a password to unlock the drive. Today, we will see how to change that password.
How to Add Turn Off BitLocker to the Drive Context Menu in Windows 10
In previous articles, we have reviewed how to turn on or off BitLocker for a fixed or removable drive in Windows 10. As you may remember, disabling the BitLocker feature requires opening the classic Control Panel. You can get it done much faster by adding a special context menu.
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How to Unlock Fixed or Removable BitLocker Drive in Windows 10
Windows 10 allows enabling BitLocker for removable and fixed drives (drive partitions and internal storage devices). It supports protection with a smart card or password. You can also make the drive to automatically unlock when you sign in to your user account.
Microsoft has released today a set of optional patches for supported Windows 10., which follow the April Patch Tuesday updates issued last week. This is the optional monthly “C” release.
In our previous article we have reviewed a couple of commands that you can use to lock the unlocked drive in Windows 10, instead of restarting the OS. As you may remember, Windows 10 doesn't include a GUI option for that operation. Well, let's add it!