I use Truecrypt, but BitLocker is also popular. Some comparisons:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/bitlocker-truecrypt-encryption,2587.html
http://www.overclock.net/t/1253811/truecrypt-vs-bitlocker-question
The main advantage of BitLocker is the ability to use the TPM module on
laptops that have them. This serves as a second factor of authentication
(password + TPM) and prevents someone from making a copy of your encrypted
HD to take elsewhere and pound on in their spare time.
However, if you don't have a TPM then you'll need to use a USB thumbdrive
to store your private key and combine with your password.
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Brian
On Wed, Oct 10, 2012 at 6:58 PM, Winterlight wrote:
> I want to encrypt my IBM Thinkpad T60 laptop drive which is running
> Windows 7 Ultimate. Is BitLocker a good choice? thanks
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