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What would happen if my computer shuts down while BitLocker is encrypting my OS partition?

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Mar 15, 202626352 views
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The title is the question. I am now enctypting a 107 GB partition and it takes ages. I am dying to know what would happen if the encryption was stopped by, let's say, a thermal shutdown or if the power went off? I'd rather not try it myself, so I am asking you. (I hope it did not happen to you!) An…

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I found this: BitLocker Drive Encryption in Windows 7: Frequently Asked Questions According to Microsoft TechNet, you would be just fine.

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