# What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?

What is Microsoft BitLocker used for?

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- Posted at: over 2 years ago
- Author title: Pinned by G2 as a common question



## Comments
### Comment 1

It is used to protect a computer’s data by locking and encrypting the storage device for better security. BitLocker is used to encrypt data and keep information safe from unauthorized users.

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- Posted at: 3 days ago
- Author title: Customer Support Engineer L2 at Allied Digital



### Comment 2

BitLocker is a disk encryption feature in Windows that protects data by encrypting entire volumes, including the operating system drive and fixed or removable drives

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- Posted at: 11 months ago
- Author title: IT Asset Manager | Focused on Cost Optimization, Governance, Risk and Compliance | Manage Engine & BMC Remedy



### Comment 3

It is used to encrypt the files as well as the harddrives in the system. 

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- Posted at: about 1 year ago
- Author title: Cyber Security Consultant at RedTeam Cyber Security Labs, Calicut



### Comment 4

It's a full disc encryption system which stores a saving key for later to  recover

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- Posted at: over 1 year ago
- Author title: AI and Robotic Research Engineer @Monitize




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