Windows 11 24H2 reduces BitLocker eligibility, turns on automatic encryption for more PCs | Laptop News

Microsoft’s support representative shared details with Windows Latest on how Windows 11 24H2 reduces “requirements” to use BitLocker encryption, which means more PCs are now eligible for automatic and manual encryption. This is internally referred to as Auto_DE, where the “auto” is automatic, and DE most likely refers to Device Encryption.

Starting with Windows 11 version 24H2, the update removes the need for certain hardware features that were previously required for automatic encryption. For example, the update no longer requires devices to have Hardware Security Test Interface (HSTI) or Modern Standby.

For those unaware, Modern Standby is one of the flagship features of premium devices, which allow devices to instantly turn on and turn off like a mobile device. It was also a requirement for Windows 11’s device encryption, but that’s no longer the case, which means older hardware are also eligible for automatic or manual encryption.

Additionally, Windows 11 24H2 removes the need to check for untrusted Direct Memory Access (DMA) interfaces, which means manufacturers no longer need to add specific settings in the system registry.

These changes automatically update the requirements in the Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) tests, so manufacturers do not need to do anything extra to meet the new standards.

Bitlocker is turned on during the reinstallation of Windows 11 24H2, whether you like it or not.

BitLocker isn’t a new feature, and it’s typically turned on by default in Windows 11 version 23H2 on new flagship products, such as the HP Spectre.

Currently, it’s not turned on by default for most devices, but this changes with Windows 11 24H2, which turns on encryption automatically during reinstallation…

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