Windows 10: What to do if BitLocker locks your PC

Technical difficulty: AdvancedApplies to: Windows 10/11A detailed explanation of what Device Encryption is, can be found here: What is device encryption, and should I use it? - Microsoft CommunityBitlocker uses the same technology but has more advanced features.Why does BitLocker lock my computer?Bitlocker is intended to protect the data on your PC.When someone tries to tamper with your PC, and changes security-related settings, Bitlocker will detect this change and lock the PC until the recovery key is entered.This is supposed to prevent an attacker from accessing your data without your passw

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PC Build Steps

Ok just because I like steps i am going to create some steps. Please give me the stamp of approval/disapproval

• Install system in case
  • Remember to connect SSD and optical to same SATA ports on motherboard
• Turn on PC
• setup HDD
• run blend test in prime95 for 30-60 min
  • run realtemp at the same time

• While in Prime95 test
  • if CPU goes above 70c in RealTemp, I have a leaky CPU
  • if my system locks up or blue screens, there is an instability in the system somewhere
  • if my system does not lock up or blue screen, my CPU is not damaged and I am in the clear!

What do you guys think??

 

Bitlocker is blocked my PC

Hi Emily,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I understand that the system is locked with Bitlocker. We will help you.

To assist you better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

• Were you using the BitLocker before?
• Is anybody else using your PC other than you, if so then you can check if they have set any for reference?

I suggest you to provide us the screenshot of the issue you are facing
in order to understand the issue better.

Refer:
How to include a screenshot in your post

Keep us posted to help you better.

 

Bitlocker locked on startup

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

Follow the below steps and check if it helps:

I suggest you to try the step under the section "To unlock removable data drive" in the following article:

Windows help & learning - Microsoft Support

Note: The steps for Windows 8.1 applies to Windows 10 as well.

For further reference, ask OP to refer to the following article:

Windows help & learning - Microsoft Support

I hope this information helps.

Thank you.