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== Using BitLocker ==

=== Preparation ===
On [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/device-encryption-in-windows-10-ad5dcf4b-dbe0-2331-228f-7925c2a3012d Device encryption in Windows 10 (microsoft.com)], you can check whether BitLocker is available on your computer and how to activate it.
=== Use with external data carriers ===
If BitLocker is available on your device, you can use it to encrypt external storage devices like external hard disks or usb sticks as follows.
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Select "Turn on BitLocker" in the context menu (right-click with the mouse) of the USB stick or external hard drive.
Wait a moment until BitLocker has started up and then start the encryption of the drive.<br>
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Now select "Use a password to unlock the drive" as the method for unlocking. Please refer to the [[Schützen_Sie_Ihr_Passwort | Guidelines for Using Strong Passwords (german)]] for this and, if you do not already do so, consider using a password manager such as [[Passwörter_Verwalten_mit_KeePass/en | KeePass]] to improve your password security..<br>
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The next step is to back up a recovery key. The recovery key allows you to decrypt the removable storage device even if you lose the password.
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'''Therefore, be sure to keep it safe and out of reach of strangers.'''<br>
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Next, please select the options "Encrypt entire drive" and "Compatible mode" as the encryption mode.<br>
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Now you can start the encryption. Depending on the size of the data medium to be encrypted, this will take a few minutes. '''Note that you should under no circumstances abort the encryption process by removing the drive or force quitting, otherwise your files could be irrevocably damaged.'''<br>
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