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feat: ✨ Add BitLocker section for installation
Additions to the installation.md file and creating a guide with descriptive images to re-enact a common issues for laptop uses where there Windows installation is OEM stock.
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description: A guide on how to decrypt your system drive using BitLocker | ||
icon: material/lock-check | ||
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# Decrypting a BitLocker encrypted drive | ||
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BitLocker is pre-installed and configured to encrypt drives on a large number of retail notebooks, particularly Windows 11 laptops. | ||
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To run the `setup.exe` file in the `sources` folder, we will be focusing on decrypting the `C:` drive, sometimes known as the "system" drive. | ||
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!!! warning "BitLocker data loss" | ||
BitLocker is a powerful encryption tool, and using it improperly may result in data loss. It is safe to follow these instructions, but failure to follow steps may result in loss of data. | ||
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1. Run `CMD` (Command Prompt) with **Administrator privileges** | ||
2. Type `manage-bde -off C:` this will then start BitLocker with the parameters we entered | ||
- Many users will see: [ERROR: This volume stores external key(s) that can automatically unlock other volumes.](../images/bitlocker-error-decrypting.jpg). If this applies to you, type `manage-bde -autounlock - ClearAllKeys C:` to clear the keys. After completion, re-type manage-bde -off C: to continue decrypting. | ||
3. If you got "Decryption is now in progress." you have completed the steps correctly. It will take some time to fully decrypt the drive | ||
4. You can checkthe progress b | ||
y typing `manage-bde -status` and finding the `C:` drive and the [percentage encrypted](../assets/images/bitlocker-error-decrypting.jpg). | ||
5. When the decyption percentage reaches "0%" you've successfully decrypted the drive! |
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