BitLocker software encryption slows performance. Here's how to fix it.

Tested: Windows 11 Pro’s On-By-Default Encryption Slows SSDs Up to 45%::Windows 11 Pro defaults to BitLocker being turned on, using software encryption. We’ve tested the Samsung 990 Pro with hardware encryption to show how the various modes impact performance, and how muc

  • stifle867@programming.devEnglish
    185·
    3 years ago

    Presumably you’re relying on the security of your home, and if that’s broken you’ve got bigger things to worry about.

      • stifle867@programming.devEnglish
        2·
        3 years ago

        Completely valid point. The kind of non-technical people wouldn’t likely notice any difference in SSD speed anyway. It would be nice if they made it easier for technical people to disable the feature.