Windows 10: Turn on Bitlocker not available on new thumb drive

Discus and support Turn on Bitlocker not available on new thumb drive in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Got a couple of ADATA UV128 32GB USB 3.2 flash drives, Bitlocker is not an option with these drives and was wondering why. Have 2, both act the same.... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by meebers, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. MEEBERS
    meebers Win User

    Turn on Bitlocker not available on new thumb drive


    Got a couple of ADATA UV128 32GB USB 3.2 flash drives, Bitlocker is not an option with these drives and was wondering why. Have 2, both act the same. Lexar drive shown for comparison. Tx

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    meebers, Dec 31, 2020
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  2. PAOLA GAR
    Paola Gar Win User

    Need to turn off Bitlocker to install Windows 10

    Hi,

    We suggest doing the following steps again to resolve the issue. To complete the procedure, make sure that you have the following information:

    • You must be able to provide administrative credentials.
    • The drive must be BitLocker-protected.
    To suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption on an operating system drive, please follow the steps below:

    • Click Start, click Control Panel, click
      System and Security, and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    • Click Suspend Protection for the operating system drive.
    • A message is displayed, informing you that your data will not be protected while BitLocker is suspended and asking if you want to suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    • Click Yes to continue and suspend BitLocker on the drive.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    Paola Gar, Dec 31, 2020
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  3. ASWIN_ANAND
    Aswin_Anand Win User
    BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive to MAC

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I regret the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you.



    I suggest you to perform below mentioned steps to disable BitLocker.

    To disable BitLocker I would suggest you try the following steps and see if it helps.


    • Press Windows key + X and click on
      Control Panel.

    • Change View by from Category
      to Large Icons/Small Icons.

    • Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption and click on
      Turn BitLocker Off.

    • Follow on screen instructions. Click on Decrypt the Drive
      when the message appears.
    I would suggest you click on the link below and refer the following article.

    Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

    Scenario 12: Turning Off BitLocker Drive Encryption (Windows 7)

    (You can refer the steps in the above link as they are applicable for Windows 10 as well)



    Check if it helps.



    I hope the information helps. Please keep us posted on the issue. We will be happy to assist you accordingly.

    Thank you.
     
    Aswin_Anand, Dec 31, 2020
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  4. SHAWN BRINK
    Shawn Brink Win User

    Turn on Bitlocker not available on new thumb drive

    Windows 10 Pro - Turn Bitlocker on

    Hello Debbie,

    By default, BitLocker will use a TPM to unlock the Windows OS drive with.

    If a TPM is not available, then you would need to configure a group policy to allow using BitLocker without a TPM and with a password or USB instead.

    The tutorial below with step 5, can show you step by step on how to do this.

    Turn On or Off BitLocker for Operating System Drive in Windows 10
     
    Shawn Brink, Dec 31, 2020
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