diff --git a/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-decryption-progress.png b/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-decryption-progress.png new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6145727a Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-decryption-progress.png differ diff --git a/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-error-decrypting.jpg b/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-error-decrypting.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..6f86b67d Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-error-decrypting.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-error-setup.jpg b/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-error-setup.jpg new file mode 100644 index 00000000..423cf5c9 Binary files /dev/null and b/docs/assets/images/bitlocker-error-setup.jpg differ diff --git a/docs/getting-started/installation.md b/docs/getting-started/installation.md index e7a5bd7b..f690fcb8 100644 --- a/docs/getting-started/installation.md +++ b/docs/getting-started/installation.md @@ -121,6 +121,7 @@ However, your old installation (including user data) will be copied to a `Window 1. Right-click the ISO file we downloaded previously, clicking **Open With** :material-arrow-right: **File Explorer**. This will mount it to your File Explorer 2. Under **This PC**, there should be an option for this ISO. Open it, then proceed to the `sources` folder, and open `setup.exe` + - For many retail Windows 11 laptops, BitLocker comes pre-installed, encrypting all drives on the machine. The message ["Make sure BitLocker Drive Encryption is suspended"](../assets/images/bitlocker-error-setup.jpg) will appear when you attempt to execute the `setup.exe`. Refer to our [BitLocker decrypting instructions]() to resolve this. 3. Click **No thanks** to the updates, and uncheck **I want to help make the Windows installation better** diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting/decrypting-bitlocker.md b/docs/troubleshooting/decrypting-bitlocker.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..005182ac --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/troubleshooting/decrypting-bitlocker.md @@ -0,0 +1,21 @@ +--- +description: A guide on how to decrypt your system drive using BitLocker +icon: material/lock-check +--- + +# Decrypting a BitLocker encrypted drive + +BitLocker is pre-installed and configured to encrypt drives on a large number of retail notebooks, particularly Windows 11 laptops. + +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. + +!!! 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. + +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! diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml index 54d87bc1..835d0747 100644 --- a/mkdocs.yml +++ b/mkdocs.yml @@ -160,11 +160,12 @@ nav: - Windows Settings: getting-started/post-installation/configuration/windows-settings.md - Security: getting-started/post-installation/security/index.md - Software: - - Index: getting-started/post-installation/software/index.md - - Web Browsers: getting-started/post-installation/software/web-browsers.md + - Index: getting-started/post-installation/software/index.md + - Web Browsers: getting-started/post-installation/software/web-browsers.md - Troubleshooting: - Removed features: troubleshooting/removed-features.md - Scripts: troubleshooting/scripts.md + - Decrypting using BitLocker: troubleshooting/decrypting-bitlocker.md - Common Issues: - Atlas folder missing: troubleshooting/common-issues/atlas-folder-missing.md - Adobe Acrobat fails to install: troubleshooting/common-issues/adobe/acrobat-fails-to-install.md