Why is the option to encrypt the entire disk not available?

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Why is the option to encrypt the entire disk not available?

Forum: General Discussion

Creator: craig lo

Created: 2018-08-07

Updated: 2021-03-05

craig lo - 2018-08-07

I want to encrypt the entire disk for increased security but it does not allow me the option is greyed out. Can anyone help? See screenshot below. Thanks in advance

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Enigma2Illusion - 2018-08-07

For UEFI, Windows hidden partitions for booting purposes must not be encrypted. Even Microsoft's BitLocker does not encrypt the hidden boot partition. Hence, one of the reasons why the whole disk option is greyed out.

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- Ігор - 2021-03-05
  
  How to make a hidden operating system on Win 10 60bit?
  Thank you.
  
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