Encrypt Windows partition when using Bootcamp

Hi, I installed Windows 7 64bit with Bootcamp on Mac Book Air. I need to encrypt only Windows partition.
I googled and I couldn't find a clear answer.
How can I do this?

You asked for some examples, I provided them.
That does not mean that I think this is a good idea. It is very likely that to get this to work you will need to remove OS X entirely, if you take a chance and leave it on the presence of the encrypted pre-boot partition used by the encryption software will take you above the safe limit for the number of partitions (4).
Good luck.

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