Windows 10: BitLocker "Incorrect Function" when attempting to enable on ESATA drive.

Drive D: is a freshly format NTFS drive connected via ESATA to Windows 10 Version 1903 OS Build 18362.476.


When attempting to enable BitLocker on the drive, the message below is displayed.



BitLocker works as expected with the same drive installed internally via SATA.

I was referred here from the other Microsoft forum. I tried command line and received same error.



C:\WINDOWS\system32>manage-bde -on G: -pw

BitLocker Drive Encryption: Configuration Tool version 10.0.18362

Copyright C 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.



Volume G: [KAD BACKUP2]

[Data Volume]

ERROR: An error occurred code 0x80070001:

Incorrect function.



NOTE: If the -on switch has failed to add key protectors or start encryption,

you may need to call "manage-bde -off" before attempting -on again.





Hi Karl D,


Prakhar_Khare has replied to your question BitLocker "Incorrect Function" when attempting to enable on ESATA drive. in Microsoft Community.


Hi Karl,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to not being able to enable BitLocker for ESATA drive.



One of the things that you can try is using the manage bde commands to enable BitLocker on the drive, and see if that helps.



However, we do have a dedicate forums where you should be able to find support. Let me help you in pointing towards the right direction, I would suggest you to post your query on TechNet forums, where we have support professionals with expertise on BitLocker to assist you with your query.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

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BitLocker "Incorrect Function" when attempting to enable on ESATA drive.

Drive D: is a freshly format NTFS drive connected via ESATA to Windows 10 Version 1903 (OS Build 18362.476).

When attempting to enable BitLocker on the drive, the message below is displayed.

BitLocker works as expected with the same drive installed internally via SATA.

 

BitLocker "Incorrect Function" when attempting to enable on ESATA drive.

Hi Karl,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand your query related to not being able to enable BitLocker for ESATA drive.



One of the things that you can try is using the
manage bde commands to enable BitLocker on the drive, and see if that helps.



However, we do have a dedicate forums where you should be able to find support. Let me help you in pointing towards the right direction, I would suggest you to post your query on

TechNet forums, where we have support professionals with expertise on BitLocker to assist you with your query.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

bitlocker incorrect function error when turning off in usb drive

hello,

I cant turn off the encrypted usb drive in windows 10 after turning it on with the bitlocker.

After im moving my important files to external hdd,i would like to turn off bitlocker in my usb 3.0 but it prompts me at incorrect function when attempting to turning off bitlocker.Im running windows 10 1709 edu/32gb internal/2gb ram

Thanks in advanced .