Windows 10: Recovering data from a failed BitLocker drive?

Hello!I have a failed M.2 NVMe 2030 SSD that I am trying to recover data from. It had Windows 10 Enterprise version 10.0.19044.1766 installed before it failed, and so is encrypted with BitLocker and I do have the BitLocker recovery key for that drive.I currently have it mounted in an external case and it is connected by USB to another computer running the same Windows version. I understand how I can recover data from a functional BitLocker drive, and I'm aware of how I can recover data from a failed drive---but I don't have much guidance on how to recover data from a failed Bitlocker drive, an

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Recovering data from a failed BitLocker drive?

Hello!

I have a failed M.2 NVMe 2030 SSD that I am trying to recover data from. It had Windows 10 Enterprise version 10.0.19044.1766 installed before it failed, and so is encrypted with BitLocker and I do have the BitLocker recovery key for that drive.

I currently have it mounted in an external case and it is connected by USB to another computer running the same Windows version. I understand how I can recover data from a functional BitLocker drive, and I'm aware of how I can recover data from a failed drive---but I don't have much guidance on how to recover data from a failed Bitlocker drive, and would like to know if there's a preferred method of recovery.

Thank you

 

Bitlocker Stuck Decrypting

@rinconmike

For future reference, instead of using the TASK MANAGER to restart, you can simply hold CTRL + SHIFT and right click on blank space on the Task bar, to bring up 'Exit Explorer'.

Another option is to use software.

From m3datarecovery

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Instructions

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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!