Laptop unable to access secondary encrypted drive
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The drive is detected but you cannot open it or enter a password.
Symptoms
- No password prompt
- Access denied
- Drive icon has a lock but won't open
Possible Causes
- Shell extension conflict
- Driver issue
- BitLocker service disabled
Step-by-Step Fix
1
Start BitLocker Service
Ensure "BitLocker Drive Encryption Service" is running in services.msc.
2
Use Control Panel
Try unlocking via "BitLocker Drive Encryption" in the classic Control Panel.
3
Unlock via CMD
Use "manage-bde -unlock D: -password".
When to See a Technician
If the password popup doesn't appear, the BitLocker service might be stuck or disabled.
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