BitLocker not responding, Files not showing
Left PC overnight running bitlocker encryption, this morning shows 49% completed with a message that is no longer responding, have rebooted machine and it recognizes the drive and can ask for unlock password.
I cannot see any files on the drive about 500GB of data. When I turn it on and off progress bar shows with encryption not responding at 49%.
Any help appreciated, thanks.
May 8th, 2011 6:38am
I do not advise using bitlocker or other drive encryption without a server forest to backup to and recover from etc
Bitlocker is part of a more sophisticated corporate platform that is not suitable to consumers
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May 8th, 2011 1:48pm
Run manage-bde -status from elevated command prompt.
Do you have the 48 digit pwd to unlock the drive?
manage-bde -protectors -get D:
where D is the drive letter.
To unlock: manage-bde -unlock D: -pw
Where D: is the drive letter
or
manage-bde -unlock D: -rp "xxx-xxxx-xxxxx-xxxx"
you need to type the 48 digit recovery password.Manoj Sehgal
May 9th, 2011 11:26pm
Yes I have the password, thanks for reply, will give a go.Elio Assuncao - YODspica.com
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May 13th, 2011 11:25am