BitLocker supports encrypted hard drives with onboard encryption hardware built in, which allows administrators to use the familiar BitLocker administrative tools to manage them. Administrators have to use separate tools to manage encrypted hard drives. You will then be able to open the folder to view files. BitLocker supports offloading encryption to encrypted hard drives. Otherwise, you will be asked for the password.
#What is bitlocker install#
Insert a BitLocker To Go encrypted USB drive into a Windows device.ĭepending on the version of Windows, you may see an AutoPlay dialog, prompting you to install the BitLocker To Go Reader. If prompted, your USB drive has been successfully encrypted. Re-insert the drive to confirm that you are prompted for the password. BitLocker To Go begins encrypting the USB drive.īit Locker To Go will notify you when complete. Encrypt the entire drive if you already have data on the USB drive. You can choose how much of the drive you want to encrypt. You will need to click or tap Yes to continue.)Ħ. (If you choose to save the key to your computer, Windows will warn you to save the key to a network drive. Save the recovery key to an appropriate location, such as a network drive. You are prompted to save the recovery key. (If you do forget your password, you will need the recovery key, or you will be unable to retrieve the files or use the USB drive.) Click or tap Save to a file. BitLocker To Go will prompt you to generate a recovery key, for use if you forget your password. Select " Use a password to unlock the drive." Type your password choice, then retype the password. BitLocker To Go will prompt you to choose how you want to unlock the drive once it is encrypted. This step will not delete any data that is already on the drive.ģ. BitLocker To Go will begin setting up your USB drive. If prompted with an AutoPlay dialogue window, click or tap X to close. BitLocker To Go allows you to encrypt a USB drive and restrict access with a password.