Whether you use Windows Pro's built-in Bitlocker or the free Veracrypt utility, encrypting a file, folder, or drive is an easy way to keep your sensitive documents secure.

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Laptops, external drives, and USB sticks are especially vulnerable to data theft, but with Windows and a few tools, you can protect them using encryption.

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How to encrypt a Windows PC with device encryption or BitLocker Make sure you’re signed into the computer’s admin account Open the start menu, then click the Settings icon.