Source: https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/windows-11-24h2-will-enable-bitlocker-encryption-for-everyone-happens-on-both-clean-installs-and-reinstalls

“Microsoft already enables BitLocker by default in Windows 11 23H2, but starting with Windows 11 24H2, Microsoft is apparently implementing a new setup process that automatically activates BitLocker encryption during reinstallation (as reported by Deskmodder.de). The new encryption process not only affects Windows 11 Pro users but also impacts Windows 11 Home users.”

Make sure you do not keep your recovery key on the computer that has bitlocker. wink