Whether you use Windows Pro's built-in Bitlocker or the free Veracrypt utility, encrypting a file, folder, or drive is an easy way to keep your sensitive documents secure.

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How to encrypt a Windows PC with device encryption or BitLocker Make sure you’re signed into the computer’s admin account Open the start menu, then click the Settings icon.

Next, select Encrypt a non-system partition/drive and select Next. Select the drive you want to encrypt and follow the instructions on the screen.

In Word, Excel, or PowerPoint for Windows, open the file you want to protect with a password, then select File and Info. You should see a Protect option at the top of the next list: Click this ...

Want to prevent unauthorized access to your flash drives? Here's how to encrypt a USB drive on Windows 10 and safeguard its data from unsolicited access.

How to share sensitive files on Windows 11 If you have to send sensitive information through the internet, first prepare the file and then use one or multiple secure mediums to transmit the content.