Laptop unable to enable device encryption
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The simplified "Device Encryption" option in Windows Home is missing or fails.
Symptoms
- Option missing
- Error message
- TPM error
Possible Causes
- Hardware requirements not met
- Un-modern standby
- DMA protection issues
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Check System Information
Run msinfo32 as admin and check "Device Encryption Support".
2
Enable TPM and Secure Boot
These are mandatory for Device Encryption.
3
Check Standby Mode
Device Encryption requires "Modern Standby" support.
When to See a Technician
Device Encryption is a "lite" version of BitLocker for Windows Home; it has stricter hardware requirements.
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