Windows 10: suspend BitLocker

Discus and support suspend BitLocker in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; What are the steps to suspend BitLocker? My BitLocker activated and locked me out. I found the key and got back in but now I'm asked to enter the key... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by NC Harmony Belle, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. suspend BitLocker


    What are the steps to suspend BitLocker? My BitLocker activated and locked me out. I found the key and got back in but now I'm asked to enter the key each time I log in. I learned that my BIOS need to be updated and in doing that, was instructed to suspend BitLocker. I've followed directions on the Windows support page to do that but I'm obviously missing something. I need some instructions that assume no knowledge on my part. Thanks in advance for your input.

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    NC Harmony Belle, Mar 3, 2021
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  2. Paola Gar Win User

    Need to turn off Bitlocker to install Windows 10

    Hi,

    We suggest doing the following steps again to resolve the issue. To complete the procedure, make sure that you have the following information:

    • You must be able to provide administrative credentials.
    • The drive must be BitLocker-protected.
    To suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption on an operating system drive, please follow the steps below:

    • Click Start, click Control Panel, click
      System and Security, and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    • Click Suspend Protection for the operating system drive.
    • A message is displayed, informing you that your data will not be protected while BitLocker is suspended and asking if you want to suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    • Click Yes to continue and suspend BitLocker on the drive.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Paola Gar, Mar 3, 2021
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  3. Maoxia Win User
    Bitlocker status when suspended?

    This might sound a bit silly, but bear with me.

    I have bitlocker installed on my laptop, which was stolen yesterday.

    There was an issue the other month where for some reason bitlocker suspended itself and I had to manually restart it.

    If I go to my devices on the Microsoft account site, "BitLocker data protection" lists shows "bitlocker: on" - I just want to confirm that really means on, if it was suspended would it then show as suspended?

    Just want to try and put my mind at rest, thanks!
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    Maoxia, Mar 3, 2021
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  4. suspend BitLocker

    Bitlocker status when suspended?

    Hello,

    IMO, the BitLocker won't suspend itself unless you command Windows to do so.

    If it is showing ON status atm, I believe the data on stolen system is still encrypted and safe.

    I hope you've reported this to local police so that they may track your laptop and help you to get it back asap.

    Regards.
     
    Kapil Arya MVP, Mar 3, 2021
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