Windows 10: Internal SSD turned into External SSD locked by BitLocker

Discus and support Internal SSD turned into External SSD locked by BitLocker in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I recently removed my Surface Book 2 SSD to use as an external hard drive. I forgot to unencrypt it. I had backed up the recovery key to my one-drive,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by MargiePfaff, Feb 27, 2025.

  1. MARGIEPFAFF
    MargiePfaff Win User

    Internal SSD turned into External SSD locked by BitLocker


    I recently removed my Surface Book 2 SSD to use as an external hard drive. I forgot to unencrypt it. I had backed up the recovery key to my one-drive, but I get the error message "The key does not match this drive". I confirmed the drive was correct using the manage-bde command prompts. I used all of the manage-bde commands as an administrator. None work. I had Windows 11 Pro - upgraded from Windows 10 Pro on the Surface, Windows 11 Pro updated from Windows 11 home on new laptop.

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    MargiePfaff, Feb 27, 2025
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  2. SRISHTI TIWARI1
    Srishti Tiwari1 Win User

    SSD Failed and Bitlocker not working on ssd while recovery

    My laptop showed up blue screen and then the system didnt boot on the ssd. I have got the ssd replaced but need to recover data from old one. The Old ssd is not detecting internally and when connected externally it doesnt accept the bitlocker key. Please help
     
    Srishti Tiwari1, Feb 27, 2025
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  3. WIN10FREAK
    win10freak Win User
    BitLocker encryption on Internal SSD drives?

    I always enable BitLocker so that the ENTIRE SSD DRIVE is encrypted.

    My question is, does it really matter if I turn on BitLocker encryption before or after adding my data onto the Internal SSD drive of my laptop?

    I also use TPM with pre-boot PIN.
     
    win10freak, Feb 27, 2025
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  4. SOAPIESTTUNA653
    SoapiestTuna653 Win User

    Internal SSD turned into External SSD locked by BitLocker

    External SSD

    I have recently bought external SSD, I want to know what are the things i need to take care of before using my external SSD? Any tips and suggestions are welcome. Thank you for your support.
     
    SoapiestTuna653, Feb 27, 2025
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