Windows 10: HDD unexpectedly locks on its own with bitlocker

Discus and support HDD unexpectedly locks on its own with bitlocker in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; My HDD locks unexpectedly by it self with bitlocker and i always have to put in the passcode to unlock it but it will lock by itself every like 5secs.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Lamborghini6244, Jan 7, 2023.

  1. LAMBORGHINI6244
    Lamborghini6244 Win User

    HDD unexpectedly locks on its own with bitlocker


    My HDD locks unexpectedly by it self with bitlocker and i always have to put in the passcode to unlock it but it will lock by itself every like 5secs. I cant even use my HDD anymore because of this. any reason why its doing this?

    :)
     
    Lamborghini6244, Jan 7, 2023
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  2. MACCLAD321
    Macclad321 Win User

    Bitlocker frequently locking computers

    Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately these suggestions don't really fit our needs. We want to use BitLocker and don't want to disable it. The problem we have is that it locks some of our computers from time to time. Ideally we will make use of BitLocker but not have it blocking our computers.

    I have tried:

    1. Turning off BitLocker
    2. Installing all Driver and Windows Updates
    3. Turning BitLocker back on again
    Maybe this will help. We will wait and see.
     
    Macclad321, Jan 7, 2023
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  3. STEVETURNER1
    SteveTurner1 Win User
    Bitlocker lock out of my HDD's

    After the latest Windows Update I have found that all my eternal HDD's can't be opened due to Bitlocker. I have at least 6 of them and all are the same....Locked out.

    What can I do to get rid of this evasive program and be able to use my HDD's? And not have it start again?

    Your help is much appreciated

    Thanks
     
    SteveTurner1, Jan 7, 2023
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  4. JDUBBEDN
    JDubbedN Win User

    HDD unexpectedly locks on its own with bitlocker

    Corrupt HDD + BitLocker + Data Recovery

    Hey guys,

    I have a BarraCuda 500GB 2.5 HDD. The HDD is failing. I checked with HD Tune Pro and it only gets about 2% error scan before it just fails and won't scan anymore. Lots of damaged blocks. The HDD is encrypted with BitLocker. I have the 48 number key. The laptop where the HDD was installed in wouldn't boot. So I installed the HDD into another computer using an external enclosure using Windows 10. The HDD is recognized as a BitLocked drive and asks for the key. I insert the key and it is accepted. But from there Windows fails to load it and it just hangs and eventually says the drive needs to be formatted. I am trying to get any data off this drive. I have some questions.

    1. How do I permanently remove BitLock from the drive once I unlock it? Or should I permanently remove BitLocker to have a higher chance of recovering data?
    2. How does recovering data work on a BitLocked drive?
    3. Is there a specific tool I should be using to recover data on a BitLocked drive?
    4. When should I attempt to repair the drive? Before or after I unlock Bit?

    If anyone has a step by step guide I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
     
    JDubbedN, Jan 7, 2023
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