How to FORMAT Bitlocker Encrypted DISK Without KEY (2024) in Window 10/11
Summary
TLDRThe video discusses how to recover access to a Windows computer if you've forgotten your BitLocker PIN, password, or recovery option. It guides users through formatting the drive and reinstalling Windows as a last resort. The process involves creating a bootable USB for Windows 10 or 11, accessing the command prompt, selecting the correct disk and partition, formatting the drive, and reinstalling the operating system. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to like, subscribe, and join the channel's membership for personalized tech support.
Takeaways
- 🔒 Forgetting a BitLocker PIN or recovery option can be frustrating, leaving users unable to access their computer.
- 💾 In such cases, formatting the drive and reinstalling Windows is often the only solution.
- 💻 A bootable USB with Windows 10 or 11 is required to reinstall the operating system after formatting.
- ⏳ Pressing the Escape key on the BitLocker screen allows users to access the BitLocker recovery option.
- 🔧 After skipping the drive, troubleshooting through the command prompt is necessary to format the partition.
- 🖥️ The 'diskpart' command helps identify the disk and volume where Windows is installed.
- 📂 Use commands like 'select disk', 'list volume', and 'create partition' to prepare the drive for formatting.
- ⚙️ The drive should be formatted using the 'NTFS' file system with the appropriate drive letter (e.g., C).
- 🔌 After formatting, the bootable USB must be connected to reinstall Windows, following the installation instructions.
- ✅ Windows reinstallation is straightforward, and users can choose to input a product key or let it detect automatically.
Q & A
What should you do if you forget your BitLocker PIN or password and don’t have a recovery option?
-If you forget your BitLocker PIN or password and don’t have a recovery option, you will need to format the drive, which will result in the loss of all data. Afterward, you must reinstall Windows using a bootable USB.
What is the first step to take after seeing the BitLocker screen asking for a PIN or password?
-The first step is to press the Escape key to access the BitLocker recovery screen.
How do you skip the drive in the BitLocker recovery screen?
-In the BitLocker recovery screen, you can skip the drive by selecting the 'Skip this drive' option located in the right-hand corner.
What command do you need to run in the Command Prompt to begin formatting the partition?
-You need to run the 'diskpart' command in the Command Prompt to begin the process of formatting the partition.
How do you find out which disk contains your Windows operating system?
-You can find out which disk contains your Windows operating system by running the 'list disk' command in the Command Prompt and then identifying the disk with your OS based on the disk size or number.
How do you select the correct disk to format?
-You select the correct disk by typing 'select disk' followed by the disk number (e.g., 'select disk 0' for Disk 0).
What is the next step after selecting the correct disk?
-After selecting the correct disk, you need to list the volumes by running the 'list volume' command to identify the correct partition, usually the C drive, where Windows is installed.
How do you format the selected partition?
-You format the selected partition by typing 'format fs=NTFS label=C quick', replacing 'C' with the appropriate drive letter if necessary, followed by 'assign letter=C'.
What happens after you format the partition and exit the Command Prompt?
-After formatting the partition and exiting the Command Prompt, the computer will not boot up because Windows is no longer installed. You will need to reinstall Windows using a bootable USB.
What are the steps to install Windows using a bootable USB after formatting the drive?
-To install Windows, connect the bootable USB, select it as the boot option, and follow the on-screen instructions to install Windows. You can choose to skip the product key entry if needed, select the same edition, agree to the terms, and complete the installation.
Outlines
🔐 How to Recover from a Forgotten BitLocker Pin or Password
This paragraph introduces a common issue Windows users face: forgetting their BitLocker pin, password, and recovery options. The situation can be frustrating since it prevents access to the computer, and the only solution may be to format the drive. This process involves losing all data and reinstalling Windows. The video aims to guide users on how to create a bootable Windows USB for reinstalling Windows 10 or 11. The presenter also encourages viewers to like and subscribe, mentioning a membership option for direct PC and laptop support.
🔄 Steps to Bypass BitLocker and Prepare for Drive Formatting
This section explains the step-by-step process of dealing with the BitLocker screen. It instructs users to press the Escape key for BitLocker recovery and provides details on navigating to the command prompt through troubleshooting options. The guide proceeds to explain how to use 'diskpart' commands to select and format the primary partition (usually the C drive). This section emphasizes ensuring the correct disk and volume are selected before formatting and guides the user on formatting with NTFS, assigning a drive letter, and exiting the command prompt.
💻 Completing the Windows Reinstallation Process
In this final part, the video outlines how to reinstall Windows after formatting the disk. Once the bootable USB is connected, users are guided through the installation process. This includes selecting the Windows version, entering or bypassing the product key, and creating partitions if necessary. The installation process for both Windows 10 and 11 is briefly explained. The video concludes with a reminder to like, subscribe, and a farewell message to the viewers.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡BitLocker
💡Recovery
💡Formatting
💡Bootable USB
💡Disk Partition
💡Command Prompt
💡Windows Installation
💡Primary Partition
💡NTFS
💡Product Key
Highlights
Forgetting your BitLocker PIN or password can prevent you from accessing your computer, requiring drastic measures like formatting your drive.
If the BitLocker recovery options are unavailable, formatting the drive and reinstalling Windows is the only solution.
Creating a bootable USB drive for Windows 10 or 11 is necessary for reinstalling the operating system.
To access the BitLocker recovery screen, press the 'Escape' key from the lock screen.
On the BitLocker recovery screen, select 'Skip this drive', followed by 'Troubleshoot', 'Advanced options', and 'Command Prompt' to initiate recovery.
In the Command Prompt, use 'diskpart' to manage disks and partitions for the formatting process.
List available disks using the 'list disk' command and select the correct disk where the operating system is installed using 'select disk [number]'.
Identify the system volume (usually C drive) with the 'list volume' command, and then select it for formatting.
To format the drive, use the 'format FS=NTFS label=[drive letter] quick' command, ensuring the drive is properly formatted.
Reassign the drive letter using the 'assign letter=[drive letter]' command to finalize the format.
After formatting, exit Command Prompt and turn off the PC. The system will now need a fresh Windows installation.
Connect the bootable USB drive to the PC and change the boot order to prioritize the USB for installation.
Follow the standard Windows installation procedure by selecting 'Install now' and choosing the correct Windows edition.
If prompted, enter your Windows product key or select 'I don't have a product key' for automatic detection.
After installation, you can partition the drive or skip this step to proceed with the Windows installation, completing the recovery process.
Transcripts
welcome back everyone so I have seen
many windows user who forget their bit
Locker pin or password and even they
don't remember the recovery option and
this can be really frustrating as you
are not able to log in to your computer
and even you are not able to reset it so
during such scenarios you have only one
option that is to format your drive
completely where you will be losing all
your data and you will have to install
the windows again and in order to
install the windows again you will need
to create a bootable windows USB that
will be for Windows 10 or 11 whichever
you are using so without any delay let's
quickly get it
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all right so once you are on this bit
Locker screen that says enter the pin or
password to unlock this drive now here
at the bottom you will find it says
press Escape for bit Locker recovery so
from your keyboard you will have to
press the Escape key and it will say
preparing bit Locker recovery so wait
until you get the next screen and then
you will be coming to this kind of page
now here you have to look for skip this
drive option that will be on the very
right hand corner so click on skip this
drive
then you'll have to click on
troubleshoot then click on Advanced
option and then click on command prompt
now this will list you the black window
and here we have to run some command in
order to format the partition completely
so first you have to write here disk
part hit the enter key and we will be
now in the disk partition so now we need
to find out that how many dis are there
so for that you have to type list space
disk and then hit the enter key so now
on my end I have only one disk that is
disk zero that is my primary device
where my operating system has been
installed on your end you may have
multiple disks so you have to look for
the one where your windows has been
installed okay so now you will have to
select it by typing
select space disk space then the disk
number so on my end it's disk zero so I
will type zero
and then hit the enter key so now this
dis will be selected and now we need to
find out the volume where exactly the
operating system has been installed for
that you have to type list Space volume
again hit the enter key and now it will
list you all kind of volume created in
your disk and here you have to look for
the one that is your primary partition
where the windows has been installed so
majority of the time it's C drive and
you can also find out by looking over
the size so again on my end it's volume
one that is C drive and next you have to
type create space p t that is for
partition then P that is for primary
again hit the End Key now we need to
format it so type
format space FS equal sign NTFS space
label equal sign the you have to type
the drive letter so on my end it's
volume C so I will type c but on your
end if the windows has been installed in
D or E then you have to type the same
Drive
letter again give a space and then type
quick and hit the enter key again so
once it get completed next you have to
type format space FS equal sign
NTFS space
label equals sign
surface space and quick again hit the
enter key and now the last command will
be assign space letter equal sign and
type the same Drive letter C again hit
the ENT key and now you're all done so
now your dis has been completely
formatted and this time when you exit
out from here the computer will not be
booting up because there is no data
there is no windows and now you will
have to install the windows again using
your boot table USB okay so I will type
exit here and hit the enter key and
close the command prompt click on turn
off your PC and this time when I start
the computer I will be getting the error
that there is no dis available or no
partition found okay so now let me
connect my bootable USB and then I will
be installing the windows 11 again so
once you have connected the USB you need
to boot with that particular USB using
the boot priy order hit any key to load
with the USB and then you will be
getting the windows 11 installation page
so now here you have to follow the
instructions you will have to click on
next click on install now and then you
have to follow the same steps as
installing Windows 11 or Windows 10
whichever you want to install next if
you remember the product key then you
can enter it or you can simply click I
don't have a product key it will
automatically detect it then you have to
CH the same addition that you were using
before click on next check the agreement
box click on next click on custom now
here if you want to create any kind of
partition then you can create it I will
not be creating as of now so I will
click on next and the installation of
windows will be started all right so
after this there is a very simple steps
to apply so you can go ahead and install
Windows once again and then you can
enjoy your computer without any kind of
problem so that's all guys for today
hopefully you found this video helpful
if yes do not forget to like And
subscribe and I see you in the next
video bye-bye
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