Windows 10: Bitlocker loop and SSD

Discus and support Bitlocker loop and SSD in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; Hi,Tonight when I opened my computer it came up with a blue screen and said I needed to put in USB key for bitlocker.I don't have a USB, but I was able... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Maggie Johnston, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM.

  1. Bitlocker loop and SSD


    Hi,Tonight when I opened my computer it came up with a blue screen and said I needed to put in USB key for bitlocker.I don't have a USB, but I was able to find the key through my Microsoft account. After entering the key I hit enter and I kept getting looped back to the same blue screen again. I did this several times and I am sure the key was correct.I did some online research and many mentioned the SSD drive. I know my SSD was loose a few weeks ago and i had to open the back of my computer and put it back in place. So, I decided to make sure I wasn't loose... that did not fix the blue s

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    Maggie Johnston, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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  2. Arun B J Win User

    BitLocker permanent loop

    Hi Laura,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.


    • Did you make any changes prior to this issue?

    • Are you connected to Domain?

    • Are you using Windows 10 pro?


    I suggest you to follow the steps given in the article below and check if it helps.

    BitLocker Troubleshooting: Continuous reboot loop with BitLocker recovery on a slate device



    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help.
     
  3. BitLocker permanent loop

    Hi, my tablet is running Windows 10. During restart yesterday it started configuring, presumably after a new update on wifi. At about 30% I got the blue screen asking for the BitLocker recovery key. When I finally retrieved it and entered it, it unlocked
    and gave me another blue screen recommending a restart. I restarted and was landed back at the blue screen asking for the BitLocker key. I re-entered it and chose the advanced settings and chose "exit and return to Windows" This also sent me back to the blue
    screen looking for the BitLocker. It seems to be stuck in a loop. Can anyone suggest what I can do to fix it please?

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    Hi, my tablet is stuck in a permanent loop with BitLocker. Whenever I put in the recovery key it begins to restart, then asks for the recovery key again. I've tried using the command prompt to unlock it, but it keeps giving me an error message about there
    being an error while trying to retrieve the key from the disk. I'm currently travelling alone in Asia and this tablet is how I book all of my flights and accommodation and so on. Bringing it to a technician is not an option. I'm counting on help from you
    guys!

    Thanks,

    Laura
     
    LauraNiMhaoileoin, Apr 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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  4. up2trix Win User

    Bitlocker loop and SSD

    Setup BitLocker Encryption On Win 10 Pro 64Bit Solid State Drive(SSD)?

    Jesse, I have no idea why you are having problems getting BitLocker to work on an SSD. I had no problems whatsoever getting it to work on my Samsung 970 EVO, which is a PCIe NVMe SSD.

    Your post is inadequate: it lacks many details which might help someone diagnose your problem. You should start with complete details of your SSD and perhaps your computer, and then list all the steps that you took to try to set up BitLocker.

    I have no idea if this will help you, but I posted full details of how I configured BitLocker on my system here.
     
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