They are automatically encrypted
open bitlocker manger and then decrypit
To remove BitLocker in Windows 7:First Method:Click on the Start MenuRight-click on 'Computer' and select 'Open'Find the drive you wish to edit BitLocker settings on, and right-click itNear the top of the context menu, there should be a 'Enable/Disable BitLocker...' menu item, click that.Second Method:1. Click on the Start Menu2. Click on Control Panel3. Click on Bitlocker Drive Encryption4. Select the drive you want to disable encryption and click "Remove Encryption"
Accelerating BitLocker drive performance can be achieved by using a faster storage drive, like a Solid State Drive (SSD), as the drive on which BitLocker is installed. Additionally, ensuring that the drive is well-maintained, with regular disk cleanup and defragmentation, can also help improve performance. Finally, optimizing system resources and reducing background processes can help prioritize BitLocker operations for improved speed.
stored on USB
BitLocker allows to encrypt you hard drive partitions in case if it gets stolen or just to prevent non-authorized access.
The Vista tool used to encrypt an entire hard drive is BitLocker Encryption.
Since you are using Win 7, you can encrypt entire hard drive with BitLocker. Search "BitLocker" on google, you can get many how-tos about encrypting drive. If you don't want to encrypt the drive or you are afraid you will lose all content in drive when forgetting the password, you can also use third party software such as Kakasoft Advanced Folder Encryption to lock and hide drive with password.
BitLocker Drive Encryption
The TPM chip is used to hold the encryption key for Windows Vista BitLocker Encryption. You can lock down a workstation using Windows. Press the
Use Truecrypt. Linux is a supported OS.
You can use BitLocker to lock your drive, or you can use 3rd party software such as TrueCrypt, Kakasoft Advanced Folder Encryption to lock the pendrive.
Trusted Platform Module Chip or TPM.