Question about encryption

[Cvdasf]

I was looking at this website here http/encryption-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
I see all these different encryption software. Besides ease of use ect whats the difference between the different types of encryption? for example the different bit sizes and names. Also is there a way to just encrypt a whole drive so you dont have to constantly encrypt each new file?

 

[danny2000]

In general, most people don't encrypt their drives; This is usually used, for the vast majority of the time, by businesses.
Some home users might do it on their laptops in case their laptop gets stolen or left somewhere....

In general, the whole hard drive is encrypted and new files are automatically encrypted.

If you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate; It has BitLocker. I believe that Windows 8 and above has it is in all versions.

The higher the encryption level in bits, the harder it is supposed to be to crack.

If you are not at all mobile with your device, I would advise against using encryption on your hard drives. There is small performance hit with encryption, but most people won't notice that fact.

 

[ex_bubblehead]

In general, most people don't encrypt their drives; This is usually used, for the vast majority of the time, by businesses.
Some home users might do it on their laptops in case their laptop gets stolen or left somewhere....

In general, the whole hard drive is encrypted and new files are automatically encrypted.

If you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate; It has BitLocker. I believe that Windows 8 and above has it is in all versions.

The higher the encryption level in bits, the harder it is supposed to be to crack.

If you are not at all mobile with your device, I would advise against using encryption on your hard drives. There is small performance hit with encryption, but most people won't notice that fact.

Slight correction. Only Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise include BitLocker.

 

[danny2000]

In general, most people don't encrypt their drives; This is usually used, for the vast majority of the time, by businesses.
Some home users might do it on their laptops in case their laptop gets stolen or left somewhere....

In general, the whole hard drive is encrypted and new files are automatically encrypted.

If you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate; It has BitLocker. I believe that Windows 8 and above has it is in all versions.

The higher the encryption level in bits, the harder it is supposed to be to crack.

If you are not at all mobile with your device, I would advise against using encryption on your hard drives. There is small performance hit with encryption, but most people won't notice that fact.

Slight correction. Only Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise include BitLocker.

Thanks.

 

[Cvdasf]

In general, most people don't encrypt their drives; This is usually used, for the vast majority of the time, by businesses.
Some home users might do it on their laptops in case their laptop gets stolen or left somewhere....

In general, the whole hard drive is encrypted and new files are automatically encrypted.

If you have Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate; It has BitLocker. I believe that Windows 8 and above has it is in all versions.

The higher the encryption level in bits, the harder it is supposed to be to crack.

If you are not at all mobile with your device, I would advise against using encryption on your hard drives. There is small performance hit with encryption, but most people won't notice that fact.

Slight correction. Only Windows 7 Ultimate and Enterprise include BitLocker.

Thanks.

So how do i go aboyt encrypting a drive if i wanted to?

 

[danny2000]

What version of Windows do you have?

 

[Cvdasf]

What version of Windows do you have?

windows 7 home premium

 

[danny2000]

Then you would need to buy software or use a free one (if there are any?). Perhaps someone on here might suggest one.