Windows 10: What happens if you get the password wrong for bitlocker?

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  1. TonyB83 Win User

    What happens if you get the password wrong for bitlocker?


    What happens if you get the password wrong for bitlocker? Does it it wipe the hard drive if you put the password incorrectly x amount of times?

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    TonyB83, May 22, 2019
    #1

  2. why doesn't my bitlocker make me type a password?

    Hi,

    I understand that you have issue with Bitlocker password. I will certainly assist you with this.

    Please provide us below details for better assistance,


    • Is your Bitlocker enabled on your system?

    • Have you made any changes on your system before this issue?

    Please follow these steps and check if that helps.

    Method 1: I suggest you to start the BitLocker Device Encryption service.

    Follow the below steps:

    1. Press Windows key + R from the Keyboard.

    2. Type services.msc and hit Enter.

    3. Search for BitLocker Device Encryption service.

    4. Double click on BitLocker Device Encryption service and click on Start button.

    5. Click on the dropdown list and set the Startup type to Automatic.

    If the issue persists then change the password and change the settings on how drive is unlocked at startup.



    Hope it will fix your issue. Please let us know the status of your issue.

    Thank You.
     
    Krishna Priya V, May 22, 2019
    #2
  3. Ernie San Win User
    changing bitlocker password, Windows 10

    Hello Keith,

    We suggest to change it from Control Panel. You may follow the steps below:

    • Press Windows key + X.
    • Select Control Panel.
    • Click BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    • Click Unlock drive.
    • Type your present password and click Unlock.
    • The drive will be unlocked and you will notice more links on the right of that particular unlocked drive, click
      Change password.
    • Now, you may type your Old password, New password and Confirm new password.
    • Click Change password.
    Let us know how it goes.

    Regards.
     
    Ernie San, May 22, 2019
    #3
  4. What happens if you get the password wrong for bitlocker?

    Bitlocked drive disconecting after entering the corect password.

    Hello,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand your concern, let us try few troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue and check if that helps. I suggest you to reset the password using the login screen and check if that helps. Refer the section under
    Resetting recovery password from the following article on
    BitLocker recovery guide
    for steps to reset recovery password.

    If the issue persist, I suggest you to post your query in the

    TechNet forums
    , where you will find support from professional who are dedicated to handle issue related to Bit locker.


    Regards,

    Sandeep Kumar M

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Sandeep_KM, May 22, 2019
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