How to Set Up Password Protection for a Hard Drive on Windows 10

Setting a Password on a Hard Drive in Windows 10

Protecting your hard drive with a password on Windows 10 is a crucial step in safeguarding your data. Follow these steps to set up password protection:

1. Open 'Control Panel' on your Windows 10 system.
2. Click on 'BitLocker Drive Encryption.'
3. Select the drive you want to protect with a password.
4. Click 'Turn on BitLocker.'
5. Choose how you want to unlock the drive - you can select a password option.
6. Set up your password and save it securely.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Once your hard drive is encrypted with BitLocker and a password, it will require authentication every time it is accessed, adding an extra layer of security to your system.