# Encrypting Windows to Protect It from Unauthorized Use

If you store any important data using Windows applications, it is highly recommended that you encrypt Windows to protect your data from any unauthorized use.

### Encrypt Windows

To encrypt Windows (it must be shut down):

1. Select Windows and click **Actions** > **Configure** > **Security**.
2. On the **Security** tab, click **Turn On**, specify a password, and click **OK**.

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**Warning**: The specified password is very important. You must record it. Without this password, you won't be able to access Windows.
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### Change Your Password

To change the password for an encrypted Windows (it must be shut down):

1. Select Windows and click **Actions** > **Configure** > **Security**.
2. On the **Security** tab, click **Change Password**, specify a new password, and click **OK**.

### Remove Encryption from Windows

To remove encryption from Windows (it must be shut down):

1. Select Windows and click **Actions** > **Configure** > **Security**.
2. On the **Security** tab, click **Turn Off**.