Reinatall or reenable bitloker encryption.

[Dee73053]

In trying to help me with an updating error, the Microsoft people un enabled my bitlocker encryption....they never fixed the problem but now I cannot figure out how to re enable my encryption.  They sent me directions, but it does not work and now I cannot get a hold of them.  Appreciate any help!!

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @Dee73053,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.

Thanks for reaching out! If BitLocker was disabled during troubleshooting and you're now unable to re-enable it on your HP Pavilion Laptop PC 15t-eg0000 CTO running Windows 11, here’s how to get it working again:

Step-by-Step: Re-enable BitLocker Encryption

1. Check if Your Device Supports BitLocker

• Press Windows + S, type System Information, and open it.
• Look for “Device Encryption Support”.
  • If it says “Meets prerequisites”, you're good to go.
  • If not, your device may lack TPM or Secure Boot settings.

2. Enable TPM and Secure Boot in BIOS

• Restart your laptop and press Esc or F10 repeatedly to enter BIOS.
• Go to Security > TPM Configuration and ensure TPM is enabled.
• Under Boot Options, make sure Secure Boot is enabled.
• Save and exit.

3. Turn On BitLocker

• Press Windows + S, type Manage BitLocker, and open it.
• Click Turn on BitLocker next to your system drive (usually C:).
• Follow the prompts to:
  • Save your recovery key (Microsoft account, USB, or print).
  • Choose encryption mode (new or compatible).
  • Start encryption.

4. If BitLocker Option Is Missing

• Open Settings > Privacy & Security > Device Encryption.
  • If available, turn it on.
• If not visible, open Control Panel > BitLocker Drive Encryption.
• Still missing? You may need to:
  • Reinstall BitLocker components via Windows Features.
  • Or run this command in PowerShell (Admin): Enable-BitLocker -MountPoint "C:" -EncryptionMethod XtsAes128 -UsedSpaceOnly

I hope this helps.

Take care, and have an amazing day!
 

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VikramTheGreat