Windows 10: Change Auto play settings for BitLocker encrypted drives

I want to change Auto play settings for BitLocker encrypted drives. I have encrypted the drives then restarted the PC. Then I changed the "Defaults for what to do when unlocking a Bitlocker encrypted Drive" to "Open with File Explorer". But when I open the drives now, I view a new File Explorer window pops up after I entered each Drive's password.

Help me to stop a new File Explorer window pop-up

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Change Auto play settings for BitLocker encrypted drives.

1. I'd encrypted my (ex. 4 Drives) with BitLocker.

2. Computer Restarted

3. Accidentally changed the "Defaults for what to do when unlocking a Bitlocker encrypted Drive" to "Open with File Explorer" (basically, can't remember the dialogs).

4. Now, after unlocking each drive, a NEW File Explorer window pops up after EACH Drive's password is entered.

5. I don't want to automatically unlock drives on boot, I just DON'T WANT File Explorer to pop open a new File Explorer window after EACH Bitlocker encrypted drive has the Password entered.

How do I fix this?

***Modified Title from: How do you “reset” the File Explorer so that it doesn’t open a new File Explorer instance/window for EACH drive that is BitLocker encrypted?***

 

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.

 

Bitlocker Drive Encryption(Not Responding) at 84.5%

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand your concern, as you are trying to encrypt the complete hard drive with BitLocker Drive Encryption and now it’s not responding as well.



We would suggest you to refer this
BitLocker: Use BitLocker Drive Encryption Tools to manage BitLocker article and check manage-bde section, if that helps to make the changes.



However, for further queries we would suggest you to post your query in

TechNet forums, where we have experts and support professionals who are well equipped with the knowledge on BitLocker to assist you with the appropriate troubleshooting steps.



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator