Windows 10: The BitLocker encryption on this device isn't compatible with your version of Windows.

My old PC crashed. I got a new PC. I removed the additional storage HDD from the old PC and plugged it into my new PC. I was able to access files perfectly. I shut down the computer normally for the weekend. When I turn the computer back on 2 days later, the additional drive was locked. I did not lock it or setup any BitLocker. I now get this message when I try accessing the new drive: "The BitLocker encryption on this device isn't compatible with your version of Windows. Try opening the drive using a newer version of Windows." My brand new computer has the latest version of Windows.

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BitLocker encryption is not compatible with the version of Windows

Original Title: bitlocker compatibility error

I have two partitions encrypted with BitLocker. One is OK and the other at opening gives me the message that BitLocker encryption is not compatible with the version of Windows that you have and try to open it with a newer version of Windows. Now I have Windows
10 pro. What can I do? I badly need the informations on that drive.

 

Device Encryption vs Bitlocker

Hi David,

Since you would like to know more about Bitlocker and device encryption, we suggest that you check and review our advance support site about the overview of Bitlocker and device encryption on this

link.

The overview provide details between the two programs that might help you to decide.

Regards.

 

Device Encryption not avaiable

Hello Fraczek,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

We understand your concern in this regard.

• Are you referring to BitLocker Drive Encryption?
• What preventing you from doing this?
• Did you get any error message or code while doing this?

Before you come up with the above information, suggest you to refer the article

Help protect your files using BitLocker Drive Encryption and see if it help you.

Do refer the article
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption Step-by-Step Guide and check if it help you with the required information.

Keep us posted if you require further assistance.