Windows 10: Encrypting with BitLocker - freezes around 18% & 'freezes' Win10Pro

Discus and support Encrypting with BitLocker - freezes around 18% & 'freezes' Win10Pro in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I'm using Win10 Pro.I'm attempting to turn on BitLocker and encrypt Drive C. It runs till about 18% and then the screen goes black but the cursor is... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by xollox, Jun 11, 2022.

  1. xollox Win User

    Encrypting with BitLocker - freezes around 18% & 'freezes' Win10Pro


    I'm using Win10 Pro.I'm attempting to turn on BitLocker and encrypt Drive C. It runs till about 18% and then the screen goes black but the cursor is still 'live', and then Windows seems to freeze. A forced shutdown and cold reboot is required.In Event Viewer I find this, which I believe is causing the issue:A provider, IntelMEProv, has been registered in the Windows Management Instrumentation namespace root\Intel_ME to use the LocalSystem account. This account is privileged and t

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    xollox, Jun 11, 2022
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  2. error encryption Bitlocker

    help me please.
    set encryption drive bitlocker
    10% progress
    the program is not responding. it all hung up. had to disconnect the drive.
    how to recover a disk? encryption is interrupted. ,
    the drive is encrypted, asks for a password. I open the disk and the encryption program opens and freezes by 10%
     
    ДмитрийСимоненко, Jun 11, 2022
    #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)

    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, Jun 11, 2022
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  4. NIK
    Nik Win User

    Encrypting with BitLocker - freezes around 18% & 'freezes' Win10Pro

    Windows 10 freezes randomly


    Updated my free illustrated tutorial (85 pictures) about lockups and blue screen events: "Make Your PC Stable and Fast: What Microsoft Forgot to Tell You."
    Table of contents:

    • Introduction
    • The most useful tool: System File Check
    • Second most useful tool: DriverMax
    • Investigate blue screen events
    • Investigate freeze events
    • Your antivirus missed this: adware
    • Prepare for a disaster
      • Methods for encryption of data
      • Backing up your data
        • Both the source folder and backup folder are not encrypted
        • Both the source folder and backup folder are encrypted with BestCrypt or BitLocker (not EFS)
        • The source folder is EFS-encrypted and backup folder is either not encrypted or encrypted with BitLocker or BestCrypt
        • Both the source and backup are encrypted 7-Zip archives
      • How to create a System recovery drive
    • Install a solid-state drive
    • Useful tweaks
      • Gray background in program windows
      • Uninterrupted sleep/standby
    • Final thoughts
     
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