Why I have BitLocker key in my account while I have w11 home and not pro?

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Device encryption is a simplified version of BitLocker in Windows 11 Home. When you enable the feature, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption algorithm scrambles the data on the primary and secondary drives to protect your information, and only you with the right password can access it.

The primary distinction between BitLocker and BitLocker device encryption is that BitLocker, which provides more management options, is only included in Windows 11 Pro and higher editions.

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Prakash

So, the "BitLocker recovery keys" page in my Microsoft account where I can see the recovery key is just for the Device encryption? I am asking because it's saying BitLocker recovery keys and as I understand I don't use BitLocker in my w11 home.

Hello,

Thank you for your reply and providing Information.

From your Computer Did you see any Pad Locks into your Drives (C:\ or D:\ )which shows your Drives are encrypted ?

Best Regards,
Prakash

Hello, is your device from Dell or Lenovo? We've been seeing these manufacturers putting bitlocker on their devices even for Windows home edition. For example, this is an article from Dell:

Automatic Windows Device Encryption or BitLocker on Dell Computers | Dell US See screenshot below for the section I quoted. The technology is offered via the manufacturer and is activated via OOBE process. The key is stored with the Microsoft account you use via the initial set up.