BitLocker issue. Recovery Key is required on each startup after installing secondary OS
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I'm using a laptop with TPM module with BitLocker-encrypted internal HDD, running Windows 7.
Recently I've installed a Windows 8 on the external, eSATA drive.
Windows 8 detected the Windows 7 and correctly replaced the bootloader with dual-boot option.
Unfortunately, I'm now forced to enter BitLocker Recovery Key each time I start the computer.
The only workaround I've found was to disable TPM module in BIOS, and suspend BitLocker on the Windows 7 drive.
How to accomplish the following configuration:
- Keep the BitLocker running on Windows 7 (internal drive)
- Leave the Windows 8 (external, eSATA drive) completely unencrypted
- Don't be bugged to enter Recovery Key each time during startup
- No matter if the eSATA drive is plugged in, or not
Is it possible?
I don't care if TPM is enabled and I just want the Windows 7 drive to be BitLocker-encrypted.
windows-7 multi-boot windows-8-preview bitlocker
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I'm using a laptop with TPM module with BitLocker-encrypted internal HDD, running Windows 7.
Recently I've installed a Windows 8 on the external, eSATA drive.
Windows 8 detected the Windows 7 and correctly replaced the bootloader with dual-boot option.
Unfortunately, I'm now forced to enter BitLocker Recovery Key each time I start the computer.
The only workaround I've found was to disable TPM module in BIOS, and suspend BitLocker on the Windows 7 drive.
How to accomplish the following configuration:
- Keep the BitLocker running on Windows 7 (internal drive)
- Leave the Windows 8 (external, eSATA drive) completely unencrypted
- Don't be bugged to enter Recovery Key each time during startup
- No matter if the eSATA drive is plugged in, or not
Is it possible?
I don't care if TPM is enabled and I just want the Windows 7 drive to be BitLocker-encrypted.
windows-7 multi-boot windows-8-preview bitlocker
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up vote
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I'm using a laptop with TPM module with BitLocker-encrypted internal HDD, running Windows 7.
Recently I've installed a Windows 8 on the external, eSATA drive.
Windows 8 detected the Windows 7 and correctly replaced the bootloader with dual-boot option.
Unfortunately, I'm now forced to enter BitLocker Recovery Key each time I start the computer.
The only workaround I've found was to disable TPM module in BIOS, and suspend BitLocker on the Windows 7 drive.
How to accomplish the following configuration:
- Keep the BitLocker running on Windows 7 (internal drive)
- Leave the Windows 8 (external, eSATA drive) completely unencrypted
- Don't be bugged to enter Recovery Key each time during startup
- No matter if the eSATA drive is plugged in, or not
Is it possible?
I don't care if TPM is enabled and I just want the Windows 7 drive to be BitLocker-encrypted.
windows-7 multi-boot windows-8-preview bitlocker
I'm using a laptop with TPM module with BitLocker-encrypted internal HDD, running Windows 7.
Recently I've installed a Windows 8 on the external, eSATA drive.
Windows 8 detected the Windows 7 and correctly replaced the bootloader with dual-boot option.
Unfortunately, I'm now forced to enter BitLocker Recovery Key each time I start the computer.
The only workaround I've found was to disable TPM module in BIOS, and suspend BitLocker on the Windows 7 drive.
How to accomplish the following configuration:
- Keep the BitLocker running on Windows 7 (internal drive)
- Leave the Windows 8 (external, eSATA drive) completely unencrypted
- Don't be bugged to enter Recovery Key each time during startup
- No matter if the eSATA drive is plugged in, or not
Is it possible?
I don't care if TPM is enabled and I just want the Windows 7 drive to be BitLocker-encrypted.
windows-7 multi-boot windows-8-preview bitlocker
windows-7 multi-boot windows-8-preview bitlocker
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You need to log into Windows 7, suspend Bitlocker (no need to disable your TPM), then reboot your computer into Windows 7 again (and reenable Bitlocker if it doesn't automatically do it). This will "reset" Bitlocker to understand your new dual-boot configuration. Once you've done this, you should not need to enter your recovery key the next time you boot into Windows 7.
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
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This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
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One possible option, I certainly don't know if it is feasible for you or not would be to unencrypt the the Windows 7 partition, then encrypt again.
I Know, it takes forever and isn't a very attractive option but from what I understand, BitLocker is picky when it comes to user fiddling with disks after the fact.
The other thing I could suggest in hindsight would have been to disable BitLocker encryption temporarily while you installed Windows 8.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
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2 Answers
2
active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
You need to log into Windows 7, suspend Bitlocker (no need to disable your TPM), then reboot your computer into Windows 7 again (and reenable Bitlocker if it doesn't automatically do it). This will "reset" Bitlocker to understand your new dual-boot configuration. Once you've done this, you should not need to enter your recovery key the next time you boot into Windows 7.
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
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up vote
5
down vote
accepted
You need to log into Windows 7, suspend Bitlocker (no need to disable your TPM), then reboot your computer into Windows 7 again (and reenable Bitlocker if it doesn't automatically do it). This will "reset" Bitlocker to understand your new dual-boot configuration. Once you've done this, you should not need to enter your recovery key the next time you boot into Windows 7.
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
You need to log into Windows 7, suspend Bitlocker (no need to disable your TPM), then reboot your computer into Windows 7 again (and reenable Bitlocker if it doesn't automatically do it). This will "reset" Bitlocker to understand your new dual-boot configuration. Once you've done this, you should not need to enter your recovery key the next time you boot into Windows 7.
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
You need to log into Windows 7, suspend Bitlocker (no need to disable your TPM), then reboot your computer into Windows 7 again (and reenable Bitlocker if it doesn't automatically do it). This will "reset" Bitlocker to understand your new dual-boot configuration. Once you've done this, you should not need to enter your recovery key the next time you boot into Windows 7.
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
answered Jun 7 '12 at 4:55
Stacey Hanson
886410
886410
This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
add a comment |
This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
This method also just worked for my upgraded Windows 10 computer.
– BaronGrivet
Aug 13 '15 at 21:43
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
I dual-boot Windows 10 Pro and Ubuntu 18 and this didn't work, still requiring recovery key every time after Ubuntu installation.
– Youda008
Sep 21 at 15:33
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
One possible option, I certainly don't know if it is feasible for you or not would be to unencrypt the the Windows 7 partition, then encrypt again.
I Know, it takes forever and isn't a very attractive option but from what I understand, BitLocker is picky when it comes to user fiddling with disks after the fact.
The other thing I could suggest in hindsight would have been to disable BitLocker encryption temporarily while you installed Windows 8.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
1,491921
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
One possible option, I certainly don't know if it is feasible for you or not would be to unencrypt the the Windows 7 partition, then encrypt again.
I Know, it takes forever and isn't a very attractive option but from what I understand, BitLocker is picky when it comes to user fiddling with disks after the fact.
The other thing I could suggest in hindsight would have been to disable BitLocker encryption temporarily while you installed Windows 8.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
1,491921
add a comment |
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
One possible option, I certainly don't know if it is feasible for you or not would be to unencrypt the the Windows 7 partition, then encrypt again.
I Know, it takes forever and isn't a very attractive option but from what I understand, BitLocker is picky when it comes to user fiddling with disks after the fact.
The other thing I could suggest in hindsight would have been to disable BitLocker encryption temporarily while you installed Windows 8.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
1,491921
One possible option, I certainly don't know if it is feasible for you or not would be to unencrypt the the Windows 7 partition, then encrypt again.
I Know, it takes forever and isn't a very attractive option but from what I understand, BitLocker is picky when it comes to user fiddling with disks after the fact.
The other thing I could suggest in hindsight would have been to disable BitLocker encryption temporarily while you installed Windows 8.
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
1,491921
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
1,491921
answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
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answered Jun 6 '12 at 14:02
jmreicha
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