BitLocker is already installed. You just need to enable it.
| Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 1.2 or 2.0 (recommended) | | BIOS Mode | UEFI with Secure Boot enabled (Legacy/CSM mode is not supported) | | Hard Drive | At least two partitions: System Reserved (boot) and OS partition (C:) | | RAM | 256 MB or higher (4GB+ recommended) | | Group Policy | Administrative privileges required to manage recovery keys | download bitlocker drive encryption
In most Pro/Enterprise editions, the feature is already installed but disabled. To ensure it is present: BitLocker is already installed
Select to purchase an upgrade to Windows Pro. Once the upgrade is complete, BitLocker will automatically become available in your Control Panel. Use "Device Encryption" (Windows Home) To ensure it is present: Select to purchase
The official way to "download" BitLocker capabilities is to upgrade your license. Go to .