Encrypting Windows 11 Home SSD: Local Account Device Encryption, MS Account Privacy, or Linux Dual-Boot?

newuser1: > 1. Is it actually possible to enable Windows “Device Encryption” on Windows 11 Home while strictly using a Local Account? > No, it requires a MS account. newuser1: > 2. what is the best way to create and maintain this account to minimize tracking and telemetry? > There is no way you can control telemetry and tracking with a linked MS account. newuser1: > 3. is there a reliable way to encrypt the entire drive (including the Windows partition) from the Linux sideso that both OSes are protected if the SSD or PC gets stolen > I don’t think so, encrypting the Windows partition with Linux would break the boot. I see two other options: * You could switch Windows edition to Pro with MAS gravel and use bitlocker, if you’re comfortable with that. * You can use Veracrypt knowing that in the past it had problems to boot especially after some update. You could avoid that just encrypting a data partition and leaving the system boot one alone.