Windows 10: Bitlocker decryption has made my drive inaccessible, have I lost all my files?

I used bitlocker to decrypt a previously encrypted drive using bitlocker.

The dialog box got to 97% then disappeared. It never came back and never gave an error.

When I try to access the drive, it says: "F;/ is not accessible. The drive is not ready."

Have I lost all my files on there? How do I fix this please? I have all my lifetime photos on it! :

:)

 

Bitlocker Decryption paused and does not resume.

Hi Hamza,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I can imagine the inconvenience you are experiencing and will certainly help you in the right direction in fixing the issue.



I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned below to fix the issue.

1. Open the command prompt as admin.
   
2. Type in manage-bde –off <drive> and hit
   Enter.
   
   manage-bde –resume <drive>
   

manage-bde –on <drive>

Replace Drive by drive letter

1. Restart the computer and check the status of the issue
   

You may also refer the article Computer
Crash: How To Use manage-bde To Recover A Partially Decrypted Hard Drive
for the detailed information.



If the issue still persists, I suggest you to post your query in
IT TechNet
forums, where we have a dedicated team of experts who are equipped with the resources to guide you with the further steps to fix the issue.



Regards,

Muralidhar

Microsoft Community Moderator

 

How to turn bitlocker "again" on a drive which was previously bitlocker decrypted? Please Help!

Hi,

Device encryption helps protect your data by encrypting ("scrambling") it. Only someone with the right encryption key (like a password) can decrypt ("unscramble") it.

• Sign in to Windows with an administrator account.
• Go to Start, enter encryption, and select
  Change device encryption settings from the list of results.
• Select Manage BitLocker, select Turn on BitLocker, and then follow the instructions.

Also, please refer to the below link and check if it helps.

Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide

https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc766295(v=ws.10).aspx?f=255&MSPPError=-2147217396

Please let us know if the issue is resolved or you need any further assistance,

Thank you.

Have a good day!

 

BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive to MAC

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



I suggest you to perform below mentioned steps to disable BitLocker.

To disable BitLocker I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.

• 
  Press Windows key + X and click on
  Control Panel.
  
• 
  Change View by from Category
  to Large Icons/Small Icons.
  
• 
  Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption and click on
  Turn BitLocker Off.
  
• 
  Follow on screen instructions. Click on Decrypt the Drive
  when the message appears.
  

I would suggest you click on the link below and refer the following article.

Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

(You can refer the steps in the above link as they are applicable for Windows 10 as well)



Check if it helps.



I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

Thank you.