The drive unlocks the BitLocker encryption so you can access files and folders on it in File Explorer. Click "Computer," then right-click the drive letter of the encrypted drive.

The BitLocker encryption built into higher-end versions of Windows Vista goes a long way toward locking out intruders at the boot-drive level, but it's neither 100% hassle-free nor 100% secure.

BitLocker to Go, which is available on Windows 8 Professional and Enterprise editions, now has the ability to progressively encrypt only the portions of a drive you’re actually using, instead of ...

If you have a device with sensitive files, use this guide to use BitLocker encryption to add an extra layer of security to Windows 10.