Windows 10: Encrypted drive then reinstalled Windows and now can't get in!?!?!?

Discus and support Encrypted drive then reinstalled Windows and now can't get in!?!?!? in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Am I completely screwed here or can we break the encryption?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by TopherLewis, Jun 13, 2019.

  1. Encrypted drive then reinstalled Windows and now can't get in!?!?!?


    Am I completely screwed here or can we break the encryption?

    :)
     
    TopherLewis, Jun 13, 2019
    #1

  2. Device Encryption not avaiable

    Hello Fraczek,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    We understand your concern in this regard.

    • Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?
    • What preventing you from doing this?
    • Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

    Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

    Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption
    and see if it help you.

    Do refer the article
    Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide
    and check if it help you with the required information.

    Keep us posted if you require further assistance.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Jun 13, 2019
    #2
  3. 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)

    https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee424315(v=ws.10).aspx

    (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, Jun 13, 2019
    #3
  4. Encrypted drive then reinstalled Windows and now can't get in!?!?!?

    Windows XP file encryption

    LOL thanks, I think its standard windows XP file encryption
     
    troyrae360, Jun 13, 2019
    #4
Thema:

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