With hardware advances, encryption no longer has the same performance penalty it once had.
It has also become required in devices such as smartphonesAndroid phones made encryption a must years ago.
Microsoft is making significant changes to its gear encryption policies inWindows 11.
This change has already been observed in preview builds.
Microsoft also confirmed the policy shift, stating it aims to increase the adoption of machine encryption.
The feature utilizes BitLocker technology to encrypt system drives, safeguarding data.
From what we understand, this is a change that applies only to new installs, not existing ones.
For one, a registry modification during installation can prevent equipment encryption.
Tools like Rufus can also create Windows 11 installation media that bypasses system requirements and disables BitLocker.
see to it to keep that key safe, though.
