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    Windows 8.1 Device Encryption... is it "widely" available?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Lone Fox, May 14, 2015.

  1. Lone Fox

    Lone Fox Newbie

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    Hello,

    I'm shopping for a new notebook and it looks like the requirements for "Device encryption" on 8.1 are strict. Is this feature only available on a select few new notebooks?

    Yes, I know about BitLocker on "Pro", but I'm trying to stay within my budget.
     
    Lone Fox, May 14, 2015
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  2. gabrielmocan

    gabrielmocan Notebook Geek

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    I think you should look for SSDs. They generally have native encryption options, making them more compatible and easy to use this feature.
     
    gabrielmocan, May 31, 2015
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