Windows 10: External HD drive 1Tera locked by Bitlock System in a Windows10.

Discus and support External HD drive 1Tera locked by Bitlock System in a Windows10. in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have an external HD drive with a lot of files. I have password and code not matching with the ones asked from system. I need to open this files... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PaoloDelicato, Jul 20, 2018.

  1. PAOLODELICATO
    PaoloDelicato Win User

    External HD drive 1Tera locked by Bitlock System in a Windows10.


    I have an external HD drive with a lot of files.

    I have password and code not matching with the ones asked from system.

    I need to open this files into HD drive.

    What can I do?

    :)
     
    PaoloDelicato, Jul 20, 2018
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  2. ROBPANGANIBAN
    RobPanganiban Win User

    External Hard Drive Locked Automatically by Bitlocker

    I have a problem with my external hard drive. It appears that Bitlocker locked it without my knowledge. I have never even heard of Bitlocker before my File Explorer told me that the drive was locked by Bitlocker.

    I have no password because I did not set it up. As for the recovery key, I was able to retrieve it from my Microsoft Account. However, when I used it, Windows 10 did not accept the recovery key.

    How do I recover my files from my external hard drive?

    Thanks,

    Rob
     
    RobPanganiban, Jul 20, 2018
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  3. MARTIN HOLME
    Martin Holme Win User
    File back up to bitlockered external drive

    Thanks John.

    By trial and error the solution is,

    • Set the file back up to the desired external USB drive, Back up using file history.
    • Run backup to completion.
    • Dismount, (Remove) the drive used.
    • Remount (Plug in) the drive used for the file back up (Steps 1&2) and encrypt using Bitlocker.
    Note you can only encrypt drives using some versions of Windows (Pro for eg not Home)

    • Once the external drive has been encrypted dismount.
    • Remount the drive, go to the file back up option, Open, Settings, Backup,
      Back up using file history      .
    • The drive should now still be visible and has been encrypted.
    • Accessing the drive will be dependant on how it was set up in Bitlocker,
      Open with this PC, password, pin code       etc.
    • Repeat file back up as in the first two steps.

    Hope this helps someone else.
     
    Martin Holme, Jul 20, 2018
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  4. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    External HD drive 1Tera locked by Bitlock System in a Windows10.

    Bitlocker on multiple external drives

    Hi Myron,



    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



    I understand that you are facing issues with using bitlocker on Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

    The issue could occur if bitlocker settings is incorrect.

    I suggest you to try decrypting the volume for the multiple external drives and then reset the bitlocker for the multiple drives.

    Refer to the below Microsoft Help Article.

    Note: The step provided in the below link is also applicable in Windows 10.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/...er-Drive-Encryption-and-decrypting-the-volume

    Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Jul 20, 2018
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