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Which feature encrypts removable drives such as USB flash drives in Windows?

BitLocker To Go is BitLocker on removable data drives.

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  1. Encrypting File System (EFS)
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Why: BitLocker To Go protects USB drives, SD cards and external disks. A password or smart card unlocks the drive, even on another computer.

Huh, didn't know that: BitLocker To Go can encrypt drives formatted with NTFS, FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT.

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Answer: BitLocker To Go. BitLocker To Go protects USB drives, SD cards and external disks. A password or smart card unlocks the drive, even on another computer.

  1. BitLocker FAQ, Microsoft Learn learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/operating-system-security/data-protection/bitlocker/faq
    BitLocker To Go is BitLocker Drive Encryption on removable data drives.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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