Windows 10: Are there any recent answers for issues with bitlocker? See details below.

I see that my problem isn't a new one, but I need some help. I enabled bitlocker for Windows 11 and created a pin to log back in. My keyboard will not work now, nor will the other keyboards in my home. I cannot get into bios or uefi because keyboard will not work. I cannot get into settings, or powers he'll, or cmd keyboard doesn't work. I see in a few places that resetting cmos is an option, but slightly a newbie at this. Does this work? Are there any other options? And why is there no warnings that this is a possibility? I have a custom built computer that is unusable due to this Windows i

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System Details

Hello Murray,



This might be caused by system conflict. For us to know more, please answer the following:

• Have you made any recent changes prior to the issue?
• Are you getting any error messages?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

Meanwhile, we suggest updating your drivers. To do that, follow the steps provided on this
article.



Let us know how this goes.

 

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.

 

problem with bitlocker

Hi Roeslie,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We need some more details to help you find the solution to your problem.

• Which edition of Windows 10 is installed on your surface machine?
  
• Did you notice any changes on the computer recently?
  
• When you say, you have a problem with your Surface machine about BitLocker key, do you mean that the surface machine asks you to enter the BitLocker key to allow you to sign into Windows?
  
• Does the other computer ask you to enter the BitLocker key to allow you to access the files saved on it?
  

If you are being asked to enter a BitLocker key to sign into your surface machine and you don’t remember your BitLocker key, you can follow the instructions given in the link below to find the BitLocker recovery key.

Find my BitLocker recovery key

Please get back to us with the information requested above, so that we can suggest the appropriate troubleshooting steps.

Peer Samie

Microsoft Community-Moderator