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    Bitlocker....need help...cannot open the encrypted files

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by 1989.1989, Aug 27, 2009.

  1. 1989.1989

    1989.1989 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello.
    i got a external hard drive and it has two partition and one of them is encrypted by BitLocker To Go using Win7 7100 Ultimate.
    However, I cannot read the files on XP pro SP3 and Vista Premium.
    And the old computer is far away.
    I have the password and the recovery key.
    how to get my files back?
     
    1989.1989, Aug 27, 2009
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    sorry we are not allowed to talk about how to get around security systems , it`s in the rules.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 27, 2009
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  3. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    Tinderbox(UK):How's he trying to "bypass" the security when he has the recovery key and password?

    1989.1989: You're going to need to find a computer running Windows Vista Ultimate or Enterprise editions. Other options would be Windows Server 2008 or Windows 7 Ultimate). Use that system to decrypt your drive. Only those systems support Bitlocker as far as I know.

    For future use I recommend TrueCrypt.
     
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  4. Tinderbox (UK)

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    Yeah , your right, just don't let me catch you not using the right serial number :eek:
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Aug 27, 2009
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