Documentation sourced from CSDS documenation via KB# 1140849
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BitLocker is a Microsoft encryption product designed to protect the user data on a system. In the event of a problem with BitLocker, a user may encounter a prompt for a BitLocker recovery key.
Windows device encryption is a security feature in Microsoft Windows that helps protect your data by encrypting the system drive. If device encryption is enabled, only authorized individuals will be able to access your device and data.
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