Using Bitlocker To Encrypt a VHD

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2024-08-20T10:24:09.2833333+00:00

I have created a VHD on a portion of my current C Drive by way of the Disk Management. I have assigned it Drive X.

From the Bitlocker panel, I have encrypted it as a non removable drive per the suggestions when encrypting.

If I turn off Bitlocker to relock the drive, reboot, the subject X drive is no longer listed in the Fixed Data Drives list. Consequently, I can not remount the X drive via Bitlocker.

How do I get it to be displayed in the list of fixed drives so I can remount it?

I should also add, that I see the file name where I saved it on my C drive, but if I double click it, it does not go to the Bitlocker panel to unlock, nor does it give me a choice to Mount the drive.

I'm befuddled.

Anthony

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  2. Wesley Li 8,355 Reputation points
    2024-08-23T17:49:37.12+00:00

    Hello

    I tried to create a vhd file and encrypt it with bitlocker. If I double click it, it will be mounted automatically.

    What are the options when we right click the vhd file? Try to create a new vhd file, encrypt it with bitlocker then check the issue again.

    If the issue only occur with the specific vhd file, there is a possibility that present vhd file has been corrupted.

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