Windows 10: Bitlocker Encryption settings vanished after disabling it. How do I enable it again?

Discus and support Bitlocker Encryption settings vanished after disabling it. How do I enable it again? in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I had Bitlocker ON when I bought my pc, but I disabled it to access my windows files from ubuntu which I installed as a 2nd OS. Later when I wanted to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by _.NightKnight._, Jan 25, 2023.

  1. _.NIGHTKNIGHT._
    _.NightKnight._ Win User

    Bitlocker Encryption settings vanished after disabling it. How do I enable it again?


    I had Bitlocker ON when I bought my pc, but I disabled it to access my windows files from ubuntu which I installed as a 2nd OS. Later when I wanted to re-enable it, I could not find it anywhere, but somehow after a lot of trial and searching through web I don't remember how I was able to enable it. Now recently, I disabled it again after I installed linux Mint beside my windows. But now I cannot find it anymore. There exists no option for it whatsoever.I even have the recovery keys in my Microsoft account which I used to disable the bitlocker encryption.What I have tried -Re-enabled secure

    :)
     
    _.NightKnight._, Jan 25, 2023
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  2. ANDYBUSCH1
    AndyBusch1 Win User

    Windows 10 BitLocker Drive Encryption AND Device Encryption enabled?

    Recently I looked into enabling "BitLocker Drive Encryption" on Windows 10 Pro. After enabling it, I discovered that "Device Encryption" under Settings -> Update and Security -> Device Encryption was already enabled. This is a new Lenovo laptop from 12/2020,
    bought from Lenovo with Windows 10 installed. I never enabled Device Encryption, so I'm guessing it was enabled by default. Does it matter if both "Device Encryption" AND "BitLocker Drive Protection" are BOTH enabled? Should I disable one of them?
     
    AndyBusch1, Jan 25, 2023
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  3. ASWIN_ANAND
    Aswin_Anand Win User
    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.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Jan 25, 2023
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  4. VIDYASHREE_C
    Vidyashree_C Win User

    Bitlocker Encryption settings vanished after disabling it. How do I enable it again?

    BitLocker won't enable on Windows 10 after update on Aug 9

    Hi Brenda,

    I would be happy to assist you.

    Before I assist you I would like to know the information below,


    • Do you have a Windows 10 copy of the operating system?

    I suggest you check whether the Bit locker is ON or OFF using the steps below.

    Can you verify if BitLocker is enabled or disabled on your device? You can Enable/disable BitLocker by going to Desktop and follow these steps:


    • Swipe Right to Left to bring up the Charm.

    • Choose Settings.

    • Choose Control Panel.

    • Select BitLocker Drive Encryption.

    • Verify whether BitLocker is on or off on each device.
    Also I suggest you to enable the WinRE so that you can enter the bit locker key and proceed.

    When WinRE is disabled, you cannot enable BitLocker, and you receive an error message that resembles the following.

    This PC doesn't support entering a BitLocker recovery password during startup. Ask your administrator to configure Windows Recovery Environment so that you can use BitLocker.

    The solution would be to manually enable the windows recovery environment:


    • Copying the winre.wim file from c:\windows\system32\recovery\ to a folder on a recovery partition. (The partition need to have a drive letter at this point.)

    • Set the RE Image path. Example: reagentc /setreimage /path r:\recovery\windowsre

    • Enable RE with command: reagentc /enable

    • (You may remove the drive letter for the recovery partition after you have done this.)

    • Bit locker will be enabled.
    If the issue still persists, suggest you to post your query on the below link.

    https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/hh831507(v=ws.11).aspx

    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

    Thank you.
     
    Vidyashree_C, Jan 25, 2023
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