After new win7 installtion cannot recognize my bitlocker drive

[Mrironman]

Hey
I've had windows 7 64bit installed on my PC and I converted one drive to bitlocker drive, it was working fine

and today after windows went crashing I've freshly installed windows7 64 bit enterprise
but I cannot find my bitlocker drive
it appears on the disk management as unallocated!!

any ideas?

 

[Layback Bear]

Where/wheir do you get your copy of Windows 7 Enterprise and what method did you use to install it?
Have you consulted your IT Department?

 

[AddRAM]

It needed to be unlocked from the prior system first ( but you couldn`t ) as it was linked to it.

Answer Layback`s question.

 

[Mrironman]

I had this copy on a DVD, and I used it as fresh installation by formatting the C Drive (no the bitlocker of course) then I installed it
and no I did not consult my IT
it is my personal pc
I already know the password and I read that the drive using bitlocker can be accessed through any other system
isn't that right !

 

[Layback Bear]

Their/there seem to be a misunderstanding.
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Windows 7 Enterprise
This edition targets the enterprise segment of the market and is sold through volume licensing to companies which have a Software Assurance contract with Microsoft.[1] Additional features include support for Multilingual User Interface (MUI) packages, BitLocker Drive Encryption, and UNIX application support.[1] Not available through retail or OEM channels, this edition is distributed through Microsoft Software Assurance (SA).[1] As a result it includes several SA-only benefits, including a license allowing the operating of diskless nodes (diskless PCs), the running of multiple virtual machines, and activation via VLK
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This would help us help you.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/19921-license-information-windows-7-a.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-...ne-activation-issue-posting-instructions.html

 

[Mrironman]

so what should I do Layback Bear?
should I re-install the ultimate version or what to fix my issue?

 

[Layback Bear]

Their/there should be a COA sticker on the computer. That will indicate what Windows 7 would be legal to install as long as it is not being used on another system. Do not post the number on that sticker. Read this it should help.
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COA and Hologram
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Then you can do this.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1649-clean-install-windows-7-a.html
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While you are doing all the reading give this a run through and I think it will help.
http://www.sevenforums.com/misc.php?do=showrules

 

[Mrironman]

why are you talking about not related stuff to my problem
my question is clear
how can I get my bit locker drive back !!!!

 

[AddRAM]

Yes, you could try putting it back the way it was.

 

[Layback Bear]

My answer is clear. Windows Enterprise in not a operating system you can buy legally at a retail store or things like Ebay. Before your problem can be solved a legal copy of Windows 7 must be installed and validated.
That is why in post#5 their/there is this.
Windows Genuine and Activation Issue Posting Instructions
That is why in post #7 I gave you method to install a legal copy of Window 7 so you could continue on to solve your problem.
That is also why I post the rules in post #7 that explains our rules.
That is why in post #2 I asked where/wheir you got your copy of Windows 7 Enterprise.
Many things including bit locker could stop working properly if the Windows 7 is not legal.

 

[Mrironman]

are you sure of what you trying to say or you just want me to feel the guilt?
here is an info, my pc had a legal windows copy but the desktop failed in what is called black desktop, and since I cannot reach my IT dept for installing the LEGAL copy again cause I'm in a remote location, I've installed another copy

so in CLEAR words, if I installed windows 7 ultimate again will that be fixed or you don't know or not sure
and thank you for all your none stop talk about how to install windows (which I've been installing since win98)

 

[AddRAM]

none stop ?

 

[Mrironman]

dont you have better thing to say?

 

[AddRAM]

I already told you what I had to say. Put it back the way you had it while the bitlocker was functioning and see what happens. And please try not to be so snippy.

If you`ve been installing since 98, you shouldn`t be having these issues. A little research goes a long way.

 

[Mrironman]

thank you
if you were in my position when I have very valuable data on that drive I cannot access and this gentleman is only trying to say if the windows copy is genuine or not!!
anyway
do you think if I installed the same win7 ultimate copy will help me or what you think?

 

[AddRAM]

That`s what I have said twice now. There is only 1 way to find out. What are you waiting for.

If you had very valuable data on the drive you should have not been messing with the system in the 1st place..... agreed ?

Good Luck

 

[Mrironman]

it was only windows installation
I did not change any of my Hard disks data (re-sizing and so)

 

[Golden]

Since its a fresh installation, you may need to turn on Bitlocker again:
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorial...cryption-windows-7-drive-turn-off-no-tpm.html

 

[Mrironman]

thank you Golden, I will try it

 

[Layback Bear]

Maybe I have been misunderstanding the whole thing. Let me list my understanding
1. Using Windows 7 Enterprise that is maybe legal. Then wanting to try another Windows 7 that maybe legal.
2. Trying to decrypt a hard drive that may belong to the OP.
3. A person that can spend days posting here but can't find time to get in touch with theri/there IT Department.
4. OP has been given instructions on how to install a legal copy of Windows 7 and the reasoning for doing so and for what ever reason doesn't.
5. The OP has been giver instructions on the proper method of getting into a decrypted hard drive. Of course if the OP has the proper password/code. For some reason hasn't followed them.
6. This has been requested and not received.
Windows Genuine and Activation Issue Posting Instructions

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Two and two is not adding up to four or I have got too much rest and/or coffee.