Fixed: No BitLocker Option in Windows 10

User Case: Why is There no BitLocker in My Windows 10?

“Hey folks, I'm scratching my head here with a bit of a Windows 10 issue. So, I recently got a new laptop, an HP Pavilion, and I noticed that the "BitLocker" option is nowhere to be found in the Control Panel or when I right-click on the C drive. It's supposed to be there, right? Did HP remove it or something? I'm running Windows 10 Home. Any ideas on why I can't find the BitLocker option and how I can enable it? Thanks a bunch for your help!”

If you're looking to encrypt your USB drive using BitLocker on your Windows 10 laptop, but can't seem to find the BitLocker Drive Encryption option in the Control Panel, don't worry! It's possible that your Windows 10 edition doesn't support BitLocker. First, check if you have Windows 10 Pro or Windows 10 Enterprise/Education installed, as these editions include BitLocker. If you do, here's a way to solve the issue that no BitLocker option in Windows 10.

Let's dive in and get your USB drive encrypted for added security!

How to Fix No BitLocker Option in Windows 10

In this section, we will provide you with a detailed graphical guide to help you fix no option for BitLocker in Windows 10. Below are the steps in detail:

Step 1. To begin, simply type services.msc into the search box on the taskbar and select the services.msc option.

Step 2. In the Services window that appears, locate and select the BitLocker Drive Encryption Service option from the right panel.

Step 3. Under the Service status section within the BitLocker Drive Encryption Service Properties box, simply click on the Start button.

Note: Once you click the Start button, a separate window called Service Control will appear.

Step 4. From the Startup type drop-down menu, choose the Automatic option. Afterward, click OK to save the changes. This will restore the BitLocker Drive Encryption option in the Control Panel to solve no BitLocker on Windows 10.

Tips: If the previous method doesn't resolve the no BitLocker option in Windows 10, it's possible that there is a deeper system problem. In such cases, you may consider reinstalling the operating system to restore the BitLocker feature in the Control Panel.

After knowing how to fix this problem that no option to turn on BitLocker in Windows 10, we will explore together the easiest way to back up and encrypt your Windows 10 system files to prevent data loss.

Backup and Encrypt Your Windows 10 Files to Prevent Data Loss

If you're looking to securely back up and encrypt your important files on Windows 10, consider giving AOEMI Backupper Professional a try. With this reliable backup software, you can directly back up and encrypt files on a USB drive. The advantage is that you only need to enter the password when restoring the encrypted files, instead of entering it every time you access the USB, as required by BitLocker encryption.

Moreover, this software supports various Windows systems, including Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows XP, and Windows Vista. To protect your important files in Windows 10, follow the simple and intuitive graphical tutorial provided.

You can download the trial version for a free 30-day trial, and if you find it useful, you can upgrade to the official version for continued usage.

Tip: if you are server users, please download AOMEI Backupper Server.

Step 1. Start by installing and launching AOMEI Backupper Professional. Once opened, navigate to the Backup tab and select File Backup from the available options.

Step 2. Click on Add File or Add Folder to choose the specific files or folders you wish to include in the backup.

Step 3. Designate your USB drive as the destination for the backup. Simply select it from the available options.

Step 4. If you want to password protect the specific file on the USB drive, click on Options at the bottom of the screen. Then, select General and enable encryption for the backups. You can set a password by entering it, confirming it, and clicking OK.

Step 5. Double-check all your settings and operations, ensuring everything is as desired. Once you're ready, click on Start Backup to initiate the process of password protecting the files on your USB drive in Windows 10.

Notes:
☼ Scheduled Backup: Enhance the security of your data by setting up scheduled backups. This feature enables you to establish a recurring backup frequency, such as Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Event triggers, or USB Plug in, ensuring your files are regularly backed up.
☼ Backup Scheme: Customize your backup strategy by selecting various backup methods, including Full, Incremental and Differential backup. Additionally, you can activate the automatic backup cleanup feature to optimize disk space usage. This ensures efficient and effective management of your backup files.

Summary

This article presents a solution to resolve the issue that no BitLocker option in Windows 10, allowing you to encrypt your files effectively. For enhanced file encryption, consider using the reliable and secure backup software, AOMEI Backupper Professional.

With this software, you can directly back up your files and encrypt them on a USB drive. The best part is, you only need to enter the password when restoring the encrypted files, eliminating the need to enter it every time you access the USB.

Additionally, AOMEI Backupper Professional supports all versions of Windows 10 and other Windows systems, providing flexibility. Furthermore, it serves as an exceptional cloning software, enabling you to easily clone BitLocker-encrypted disks in various Windows versions, including Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, and 7. After cloning, you can successfully boot from the cloned disk, ensuring seamless operation.