So, my tech assistant recently disabled the encryption on my laptop, and it's currently in the process of decrypting. The issue we faced was determined to be related to the hardware. Now that the session is over, I'm wondering if I should go ahead and re-encrypt it once the decryption is finished.
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If you're confident that your encryption keys are reliable, then you can turn the encryption back on. But if there's any chance the keys won't work when you need them, it's risky. You don't want to lose access to your files!
It's crucial to wait until the decryption is complete before doing anything else to avoid corrupting your drive. Once that's done, you can encrypt it again to ensure no one can access your files without permission. Just remember to back up your encryption key properly! I suggest printing it out and keeping it in a secure place, like a safe.
I'd recommend re-encrypting once the decryption is fully done. Just keep in mind that BitLocker can be a bit of a mixed bag for some people. It's definitely a good security measure if you have your recovery keys stored safely. Make sure to jot them down somewhere secure!
Ultimately, it's your call. If there are sensitive files on your laptop, it’s probably wise to encrypt it again. Just be aware that it might complicate things later on. Personally, I only encrypt select files I want to protect and leave the main drive unencrypted.
Definitely! I know someone who lost all their data because their recovery keys failed to work. So, double-check that you have the right ones, and store them securely.