Home > Computing Microsoft to Make BitLocker Encryption the Default in Next Windows 11 Build You can bypass it with a little tinkering, at least for now.

BitLocker is an on-by-default setting in Windows 11 Pro that is meant to encrypt and protect your data.

Windows 11 Pro nevertheless activates BitLocker’s software-based encryption during installation without giving you the ability to prevent it.

BitLocker is a secure disk encryption solution that’s built into Windows 11. When your PC uses BitLocker encryption, it stores all the files on its internal storage device in encrypted form.

Windows 11's default BitLocker encryption is put under additional scrutiny by a hacker who showcases an old bug still being exploitable.