hard drive encryption
How can I encrypt my hard drive when formatting it for mac os? The encrypted option isn't available.
MacBook Pro
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Encrypt it after you format it.
Format the drive
Let it be mounted
Finder -> Go -> Go to Folder -> /Volumes
Select your drive
Control-Click on the drive
Select Encrypt
Thank you it seems to be working now!
You cannot encrypt mac OS extended in Monterey. You can only encrypt APFS. If you format it as ma cOS extended then choose to encrypt in the Finder it will be converted to APFS encrypted.
You cannot encrypt Mac OS extended in Monterey. You can only encrypt APFS. If you format it as Mac OS extended then choose to encrypt in the Finder it will be converted to APFS encrypted.
hard drive encryption