Windows 10: Veracrypt installed, now start-up requires Bitlocker recovery key each and every time

Discus and support Veracrypt installed, now start-up requires Bitlocker recovery key each and every time in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Hi, I installed Veracrypt as disk encryption on my Dell XPS15 with Windows 10 Home. Now, every time I start it up, I need to enter not only the... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Hensepens, Feb 17, 2019.

  1. HENSEPENS
    Hensepens Win User

    Veracrypt installed, now start-up requires Bitlocker recovery key each and every time


    Hi, I installed Veracrypt as disk encryption on my Dell XPS15 with Windows 10 Home. Now, every time I start it up, I need to enter not only the encryption key but then I get a blue screen titled "BitLocker recovery" that prompts me to "Enter the recovery key for this drive". I then have to enter the Bitlocker recovery key (according to the screen, "because Secure Boot policy has unexpectedly changed"). But after rebooting several times, it still requires the recovery key.


    I found the recovery key online, so I can boot it up, but it is a hassle to have to enter it every time and I want to get rid of that issue. Any help would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance

    :)
     
    Hensepens, Feb 17, 2019
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  2. REALLY_SCREWED
    really_screwed Win User

    Bitlocker enabled itself after VeraCrypt reboot

    Hi, I installed veracrypt on my desktop this morning running windows 10. Everything went perfectly. I then tried installing VeraCrypt on a microsoft surface pro 3 running windows 8.1. After the initial VeraCrypt reboot, I entered my VeraCrypt password
    (which was successful) and then it took me to a bitlocker recovery screen.

    I've never touched bitlocker, specifically because I don't trust it. This was the whole reason I installed VeraCrypt. Since I didn't enable it I obviously don't have the recovery key, and after checking my microsoft account, I don't have any recovery keys
    listed there either.

    I was able to remove the VeraCrypt Prompt (after booting the USB that cointained the EFI folder) because VeraCrypt hadn't actually encrypted the drive yet, it was a simple restart to test the password prompt. For whatever reason, this enabled BitLocker
    and I'm pretty sure I'm completely screwed. No system restore points visible, can't boot into safe mode, no advanced recovery options working.
     
    really_screwed, Feb 17, 2019
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  3. SHAFEEQ_KHAN
    Shafeeq_Khan Win User
    bitlocker recovery key

    Hi Singh,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

    1. Are you not able login to your computer due to BitLocker Recovery Key?
    2. Did you ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key on your computer?
    3. Are you not able to login to your Microsoft Account to find the BitLocker Recovery Key?
    4. Are you using Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Professional?

    Meanwhile, try finding BitLocker Recovery Key if you have ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key for your computer.

    Please elaborate on the issue, so that we can understand the concern and get back to us to help you further.
     
    Shafeeq_Khan, Feb 17, 2019
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  4. XYLEE DEL
    Xylee Del Win User

    Veracrypt installed, now start-up requires Bitlocker recovery key each and every time

    Xylee Del, Feb 17, 2019
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