Before you can save files, you need to encrypt with BitLocker


  1. ldbart
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    Before you can save files, you need to encrypt with BitLocker


    Hello,

    Please help!
    I have a 64-bit Windows 7 Professional O/S.
    I've used external HDDs for months now, but today when I plug any external/portable HDD/SDD in it prompts me "Before you can save files on this drive, you need to encrypt it using BitLocker"...!!!
    See attached screen shot.

    I can open the drive, but I cannot do a thing with it. This is causing me all kinds of grief.

    I didn't even know I had BitLocker on my laptop, as it is Windows 7 Pro. I don't want it.

    There is no BitLocker option when I write-click my drive. There is no BitLocker To Go installed etc...

    Can someone help me to write to my drives and remove BitLocker if needed??

    Kind Regards,
    LB
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  3. ThrashZone
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    Hi and welcome to SevenForums,
    BitLocker Drive Encryption - Windows 7 Drive - Turn On or Off with no TPM

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  4. ldbart
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    Hi, Thanks for the reply. I have disabled all of the BitLocker options in the gpedit.msc screen already.
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  6. ThrashZone
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    Hi,
    I just added another link,
    BitLocker Drive Encryption - BitLocker To Go - Turn On or Off
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  7. ldbart
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    Thanks, but I do not have any BitLocker options as I am running Win 7 Pro.

    I'm currently trying to upgrade to Win 7 Ultimate and that does have BitLocker options, so hopefully that will resolve it.
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