Windows 10: bitlocker locking my pc

Discus and support bitlocker locking my pc in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; This morning, I turned on my computer as usual, and a "BitLocker Recovery" message appeared. I never activated BitLocker myself. The screen suggested... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Gergana Bogdanova, Jun 11, 2025.

  1. bitlocker locking my pc


    This morning, I turned on my computer as usual, and a "BitLocker Recovery" message appeared. I never activated BitLocker myself. The screen suggested checking my Microsoft account for a recovery key, but when I logged in, I didn’t see my laptop listed under my devices as I never registered it or enabled BitLocker. How can I unlock my computer without losing my data?

    :)
     
    Gergana Bogdanova, Jun 11, 2025
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  2. Bitlocker frequently locking computers

    Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately these suggestions don't really fit our needs. We want to use BitLocker and don't want to disable it. The problem we have is that it locks some of our computers from time to time. Ideally we will make use of BitLocker but not have it blocking our computers.

    I have tried:

    1. Turning off BitLocker
    2. Installing all Driver and Windows Updates
    3. Turning BitLocker back on again
    Maybe this will help. We will wait and see.
     
    Macclad321, Jun 11, 2025
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  3. PC Build Steps

    Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval
    • Install system in case
      • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
    • Turn on PC
    • setup HDD
    • run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
      • run realtemp at the same time
    • While in Prime95 test
      • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
      • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
      • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!
    What do you guys think??
     
    anandsap123, Jun 11, 2025
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  4. bitlocker locking my pc

    Bitlocker is blocked my PC

    Hi Emily,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that the system is locked with Bitlocker. We will help you.

    To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • Were you using the BitLocker before?
    • Is anybody else using your PC other than you, if so then you can check if they have set any for reference?
    I suggest you to provide us the screenshot of the issue you are facing
    in order to understand the issue better.

    Refer:
    How to include a screenshot in your post


    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Jun 11, 2025
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