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Discus and support WINDOWS 11 UPDATE ENCRYPTED MY HARD DRIVE in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; So, I went to sleep during the update because it was long. Windows 11 encrypted my hard drive without my knowledge. Now my motherboard went bad and the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by SUE Melisi, Feb 6, 2025.

  1. SUE MELISI
    SUE Melisi Win User

    WINDOWS 11 UPDATE ENCRYPTED MY HARD DRIVE


    So, I went to sleep during the update because it was long. Windows 11 encrypted my hard drive without my knowledge. Now my motherboard went bad and the service tech placed my hard drive in a EZ DRIVE to look at it and it is encrypted. I do not have password or a sign in name and have to get into this drive because it has sensitive information.What can I do? Besides shoot myself.

    :)
     
    SUE Melisi, Feb 6, 2025
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  2. 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, Feb 6, 2025
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  3. BRIANW777
    BrianW777 Win User
    How do I add encryption via BitLocker to external hard drive? (Windows 11 Home)

    I have a new laptop running Windows 11 Home. I was able to go into setting and enable BitLocker, but it only seems to apply to the local hard drive.

    I have an external hard drive for backups, which I want to apply encryption on. While it is listed in Advanced Storage Setting, when I select that volume, the only drive that shows up is C:.

    I read on another post here that Windows 11 Home does not allow adding encryption to drives? Is this true or is there way to turn it on?
     
    BrianW777, Feb 6, 2025
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  4. LITTLE CAT
    little cat Win User

    WINDOWS 11 UPDATE ENCRYPTED MY HARD DRIVE

    little cat, Feb 6, 2025
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