How to check for encryption on Windows
These steps will show you how to check your computer with Windows 10 Enterprise to see if the hard drive is encrypted:
0. Open a File Explorer window by either clicking on the icon on the Taskbar or selecting "Documents" from the Start Menu:
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1. In the File Explorer window, select "This PC" and look for "Local Disk" (usually the C: drive) in the "Devices and drives" area of the window.
If the drive is encrypted, the "Local Disk" icon will show an unlocked padlock:
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If the drive is NOT encrypted, the "Local Disk" icon will display NO padlock:
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2a. An additional check can be performed by opening the context menu (right-clicking) of the "Local Disk" icon.
If the drive is encrypted, the menu will display "BitLocker Encryption Options"...
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and selecting the option will open the "Microsoft BitLocker Administration and Monitoring" window. It will display "Encryption On" for the Local Disk drive letter (usually "C:"):
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2b. If the drive is NOT encrypted, the context menu (right-clicking) of the Local Disk icon will offer the option to "Turn on BitLocker":