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Bitlocker Will Not Encrypt - Domain Doesn't Exist Error
I have recently encrypted my system (C:\) drive, on my W7 x64 Enterprise box. This machine is not associated with a domain. I would like to encrypt my remaining local data drives, as well. Unfortunately, when I attempt to do so I receive the following error: The specified domain does not exist or could not be contacted.
I first thought it was trying to send recovery keys to a domain controller that was not there. I have tried disabling and not configuring all relevant DS recovery options found within Local Computer Policy>Admin Templates>Win Components>Bitlocker. Reversing MS's instructions on how to enable AD key recovery and following the few similar threads have not yielded worthwhile results. I have forced gpupdate and restarted after every modification, as well. None of this has resolved the error.
I would greatly appreciate any help to resolve this annoying issue.
Last edited by shellcode; 13 Feb 2014 at 17:10.