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# Disk encryption

Feature **Encryption** enables centralized management of BitLocker on Windows computers. It allows you to check the encryption status of individual partitions, start encryption or decryption, and manage BitLocker protection without having to work directly on the user's computer.

The feature supports Microsoft-supported Windows client and server operating systems. eAgent can also be installed on older systems, but support for them is not guaranteed.

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### Encryption status

In the main view, each partition is displayed separately. This allows you to encrypt the system disk and other partitions independently of one another.

The key values in the table:

| Column            | Meaning                                                                                                                                                                            |
| ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Encryption status | **Encrypted** - the partition is encrypted. **Decrypted** - the partition is not encrypted. **-** - no information available.                                                      |
| Action Result     | **Waiting** - the task is waiting to be executed. **Error** - the operation ended with an error. **-** - no operation result.                                                      |
| TPM               | Information about the availability of the TPM module on the computer. The absence of TPM does not prevent the use of the feature, but it affects the available protection methods. |

### What to know before you begin

* Encryption works separately for each partition.
* The module uses BitLocker technology built into Windows.
* eAuditor cloud does not support disks encrypted with tools other than BitLocker.
* TPM is not required to start encryption.
* If the computer does not have TPM, information about its availability will not be displayed in the table.
* If PIN- or password-based protection is selected, the end user must enter the required data on their computer.

### FAQ

<details>

<summary><strong>Is TPM required for encryption?</strong></summary>

No. TPM is not required; however, the availability of the module affects the ability to use TPM protection or TPM with a PIN.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Can I encrypt only a selected partition?</strong></summary>

Yes. Each partition is handled separately, so you can encrypt the system disk or selected data drives.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Does eAuditor cloud support VeraCrypt or other encryption tools?</strong></summary>

No. The module supports BitLocker technology available in Windows.

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>What does the Waiting status mean?</strong></summary>

It means that the operation is waiting to be executed on the computer. Check whether the device is available and whether eAgent has a connection to the server.

</details>


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