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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/PusheenHater on 2025-06-26 08:44:05.

I have a PC that uses Windows 10 Pro. I have a hard drive that is encrypted using BitLocker.

Now, assume this PC blows up, but the hard drive is safe.

Questions:

  1. Can I take this hard drive, stick it in another PC with Windows 10 Pro, and access the encrypted files there? Or is it bounded to the PC?
  2. Are there better alternatives to BitLocker for encryption? I do not like that I need a Pro license to access my files. Keep in mind: I am super paranoid. I keep my important files in a separate PC where I do not install anything unless absolutely necessary.
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