Device Encryption suddenly available for my PC.


HuntyFtw

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When I bought my laptop in 2021 with Windows 10, it didn't have Device Encryption, even though it said "Your device meets the requirements for enhanced hardware security" in Windows Defender. Now in Windows 11 24H2's January update, it is visible now in Settings. What could have been the reason for its unavailability and now a sudden availability? Also, would enabling it slow down my PC a bit?
 
Windows Build/Version
Windows 11 Version 24H2 (0S Build 26100.2894)

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Predator Helios 300 PH314-54-72ZJ
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-11800H
    Motherboard
    TGL
    Memory
    16GB (2x8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 @ 165Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB HDD, 512GB SSD
    Cooling
    Aeroblade 5th Gen 3D fan
    Mouse
    Logitech Lightsync G203
    Internet Speed
    175 Mbps up/175 Mbps down
    Browser
    Edge and Firefox with uBlock Origin and YouTube enhancing extensions..
    Antivirus
    Windows Security with Core Isolation on
Windows 11 24H2 dropped the requirements of DMA and HSTI/Modern Standby for Device Encryption. There is a slight performance hit, technically, for encrypted drives, but if your drives are decently new, I doubt you notice it.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Intel NUC12WSHi7
    CPU
    12th Gen Intel Core i7-1260P, 2100 MHz
    Motherboard
    NUC12WSBi7
    Memory
    64 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    Intel Iris Xe
    Sound Card
    built-in Realtek HD audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U3219Q
    Screen Resolution
    3840x2160 @ 60Hz
    Hard Drives
    Samsung SSD 990 PRO 1TB
    Keyboard
    CODE 104-Key Mechanical with Cherry MX Clears
    Antivirus
    Microsoft Defender
  • Operating System
    Linux Mint 21.2 (Cinnamon)
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    PC/Desktop
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    Intel NUC8i5BEH
    CPU
    Intel Core i5-8259U CPU @ 2.30GHz
    Memory
    32 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Iris Plus 655
    Keyboard
    CODE 104-Key Mechanical with Cherry MX Clears
HuntyFtw said:
When I bought my laptop in 2021 with Windows 10, it didn't have Device Encryption, even though it said "Your device meets the requirements for enhanced hardware security" in Windows Defender. Now in Windows 11 24H2's January update, it is visible now in Settings. What could have been the reason for its unavailability and now a sudden availability? Also, would enabling it slow down my PC a bit?
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I think it arrived with the 24H2 update. You can just turn it off.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion 14-ce3514sa
    CPU
    Core i5
    Memory
    16gb
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 970 evo plus 2TB
    Cooling
    Could be better
    Internet Speed
    200mbps Starlink
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Originally installed with a 500gb H10 Optane ssd
pseymour said:
Windows 11 24H2 dropped the requirements of DMA and HSTI/Modern Standby for Device Encryption. There is a slight performance hit, technically, for encrypted drives, but if your drives are decently new, I doubt you notice it.
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Thanks for the info.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Predator Helios 300 PH314-54-72ZJ
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-11800H
    Motherboard
    TGL
    Memory
    16GB (2x8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 @ 165Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB HDD, 512GB SSD
    Cooling
    Aeroblade 5th Gen 3D fan
    Mouse
    Logitech Lightsync G203
    Internet Speed
    175 Mbps up/175 Mbps down
    Browser
    Edge and Firefox with uBlock Origin and YouTube enhancing extensions..
    Antivirus
    Windows Security with Core Isolation on

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Predator Helios 300 PH314-54-72ZJ
    CPU
    Intel Core i7-11800H
    Motherboard
    TGL
    Memory
    16GB (2x8 GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    1
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440 @ 165Hz
    Hard Drives
    1TB HDD, 512GB SSD
    Cooling
    Aeroblade 5th Gen 3D fan
    Mouse
    Logitech Lightsync G203
    Internet Speed
    175 Mbps up/175 Mbps down
    Browser
    Edge and Firefox with uBlock Origin and YouTube enhancing extensions..
    Antivirus
    Windows Security with Core Isolation on
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