Encrypting Windows 10

[_yourmyboy_]

I have Windows 10, latest 22H2. Yesterday, the option for BitLocker was in my start menu. Now it isn't.

The link in this posting was removed, stating how to encrypt files on Windows 10: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Gaming-Notebooks/Device-encryption-not-enabled/td-p/8095654

Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/error/404?source=document&documentId=c06458046

Ironically, that link above that was removed was also the accepted solution to that posting.

1) Does anybody know what the latest changes are to encrypting files on Windows 10 Home Edition?

2) Also, does anybody know how to do that?

3) What encryption system would you recommend to avoid data brokering?

I'm wondering if I have a root kit that is altering my operating system. I had an infected backup of a different OS on this device that might be a worm.

[WAWood]

How recently did you update the Windows 10 version? Asking because build 19045.4355 KB5036979 (Preview) came out recently and if you have early updates turned on in Windows Update, it likely updated to it. And that could have removed the BitLocker feature without telling you about it.

To see what version you are running, press  WindowsKey+R and enter: winver

This will open a window showing the current Windows version and build numbers.

[Bill_To]

Hi @_yourmyboy_ 

Welcome to the HP Forum.

You should post your concerns in the Acer Forum if you have an acer PC.

I can say; a low level Rootkit could be persistent and would be very difficult to remove if it resides in the EFI and can evade anti-malware detection software. This malware would be hanging out in CPU kernel level ring zero.

I would not trust the PC if you have this type of malware.

Regards