BitLocker software encryption slows performance. Here's how to fix it.

Tested: Windows 11 Pro’s On-By-Default Encryption Slows SSDs Up to 45%::Windows 11 Pro defaults to BitLocker being turned on, using software encryption. We’ve tested the Samsung 990 Pro with hardware encryption to show how the various modes impact performance, and how muc

    • Spotlight7573@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      1 year ago

      Just checked an 11 Home computer that has Device Encryption turned on:

      Get-BitLockerVolume reports that it is on for the main drive with RecoveryPassword and Tpm protectors.

      It’s definitely just a rebranded, less featured BitLocker.