

If your computer happens to be one of these editions, you can go to use BitLocker To Go to encrypt the external hard drive on Windows.

Method 1: Encrypt External Hard Drive with Windows Built-in UtilityīitLocker is the Windows built-in app that enables users to password protect the drive data, which is available on Ultimate and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista and Windows 7, Pro and Enterprise editions of Windows 8/8.1/10/11, Education edition of Windows 10/11, and Windows Server 2008 and later.
