Windows 10: USB Flash Drive with Bitlocker

Discus and support USB Flash Drive with Bitlocker in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I tried to use bitlocker on a USB Flash drive and about half way through we had a power bump and my PC restarted. Now I can't access the drive. I tried... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Tigeromega, Jun 29, 2019.

  1. USB Flash Drive with Bitlocker


    I tried to use bitlocker on a USB Flash drive and about half way through we had a power bump and my PC restarted. Now I can't access the drive. I tried to use bitlocker again but right clicking does not offer bitlocker any more. Is the drive toast or can I retrieve the data I had on it?

    :)
     
    Tigeromega, Jun 29, 2019
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  2. BitLocker Save to USB Flash missing?


    Hi,

    I followed the step by step guide on what Brink wrote up below.
    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3...-a.html?filter[1]=Security System Tools

    However, when turning ON BitLocker to encrypt the OS drive only, and ask me to where to save the recovery key, I get only the Save to File and not the Save to USB Flash. Has MS taken out the Save to USB selection since WIn 10 version 1511?

    I followed all the steps and left BitLocker to its default setting (except for encryption method).

    I was able to save the recovery key to a file which was my USB flash drive.
     
    win10freak, Jun 29, 2019
    #2
  3. Jan Del Win User
    Bitlocker USB

    Hi, Margaret.

    BitLocker requires you to have a USB key in able to access the information. You can create a USB key by using a blank thumb drive or USB drive formatted to NTFS OR FAT32 and follow these steps:

    • Click Start and go to Control Panel.
    • Look for System and Security then click it.
    • Select BitLocker Drive Encryption.
    • Under BitLocker Drive Encryption, click Turn on BitLocker.
    • Choose how you want to unlock your drive during startup: Insert a USB flash drive or
      Enter a Password and then click Next.
    • On the How Do You Want To Store Your Recovery Key Page, click Save the Recovery Key To A File.
    • In the Save BitLocker Recovery Key As dialog box, choose a save location, and then click
      Save.
    • You can now print the recovery key if you want to. When you have finished, click
      Next.
    • On the Are You Ready To Encrypt This Drive page, click Start Encrypting.

    Note: Do not remove the USB flash drive until the encryption process is complete. How long the encryption process takes depends on the size of the drive and other factors.

    Get back to us if you need further assistance.
     
    Jan Del, Jun 29, 2019
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  4. USB Flash Drive with Bitlocker

    Bitlocker on USB flash drive

    I am using bitlocker on a porrtable flash drive to secure files. Once it is locked and I open it , if I add files tot he drive will they automatically be encrypted when I close the drive and remove it from the computer?
     
    stephenhostettler, Jun 29, 2019
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