Windows 10: Bit Locker Fail s

Hello,


I use bit locker on usb drives and certain partitions on my computer. I use manage-bde -lock -ForceDismount x: to re-secure the drive when im done with it but still working on the machine. After execution I get "Volume x: is now locked"


I noticed that after dismounting the encrypted drives with the above mentioned command, "File Explorer" still keeps the files that reside on the encrypted drives in the "recent files" buffer and can still be viewed without creds.


I'm not worried now that I noticed it because I can update my Op Sec Procedures to include wiping the "recent files" buffer. Its kinda inconvenient and others may not be aware.


Its common to assume that while a user is logged in, that the user is in control of all local security issues. This is, of course, an antiquated perspective and leaves countless millions of users open to data breaches via various means. Back in the DOS days it was pretty easy to plug the holes and watch the logs but machines are so hyper complex that additional security software packages are handed this responsibility. That software assumes the same active user security status and is badly mistaken.


Please let the bit locker engineers know about this and have them modify the "recent files" registry to remove any files associated with an encrypted origin. Of for that matter, never update the "recent files" buffer with anything from an encrypted drive. Ill take security over convenience in this case...


thanks

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Bit Locker Recovery Key

Hello Sylvia,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. What is the error message appears when you’re trying to enter a Bit locker key?
   
2. What is the version of Windows 10 you have installed?
   
3. What is the make and model number of your computer?
   

Issues might be happening because of entering Incorrect Bit Locker recovery key. Bit Locker key password will be a 48-digit alpha numeric characters.


However you may refer this article on how to find
Bit Locker recovery key.

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Windows 10: How to hardware encrypt using bit locker without TPM.

Hi Ajit,

I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with encrypting the hard drive on Windows 10.

This issue might be due to problems with change in group policy settings for bit locker.

To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

• Have you created any system restore point on the computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to manage the bit locker settings in the group policy settings by following the below link and check if it helps.

First before performing any changes in Bit locker settings, I suggest you to create System Restore point on the computer. So that we can restore back to previous Windows state if any issues occurs.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/create-a-system-restore-point

I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft Help Article about managing bit locker settings in the Group policy settings and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows7/What-Group-Policy-settings-are-used-with-BitLocker

Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Please get back to us with an update on bit locker issue, we will be happy to help.

Thank you.