If want to disable automatic BitLocker Device Encryption during installation on Windows 11, follow the instructions mentioned in this post.

Two years after a loophole was supposedly fixed, it can still be used to decrypt BitLocker-protected hard disks in Windows 11 ...

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Many corporate clients use BitLocker to secure their PC fleets, Lambertz noted, and the encryption technology is now being enabled by default on newer Windows 11 installations.

But it might also cause some equally major headaches. The upcoming Windows 11 24H2 version will reportedly enable BitLocker drive encryption for most computers.

Your SSD could run slower if you have Microsoft's BitLocker encryption enabled on Windows 11 Pro. Here's how to fix it.

Partitioning decisions in Windows were once mundane with little risk attached. Recent vulnerabilities that allow the bypassing of safety protocols highlight the need to pay more attention to them.

Although Bitlocker and VHD are standard Windows tools, you’ll need Windows 11 Pro to encrypt the drive, so make sure you’ve got the right version.