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BitLocker Asks for Password Every Time: 3 Ways to Stop it
Change the Bitlocker settings if you’re having password issues
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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BitLocker is a Microsoft-developed full volume control encryption tool built intoWindows OS. While this tool is useful, many reported that BitLocker can ask for passwords every time.
This can get tedious, especially if you use a long and secure password. In some cases, you might be having issues withBitlocker password prompt screen, but we covered those in a separate guide.
Join us while we tackle this issue and show you the best ways to fix it.
Why do I have to enter a BitLocker password every time?
How can I stop BitLocker from asking for password on boot?
1. Suspend and resume BitLocker
Note that whenever you want to make any changes to the BIOS and Disk, make sure you suspend protection and resume the Protection after making the changes. This will avoid any conflict with the BitLocker and thedisk drive.
2. Turn off Auto-lock for BitLocker
Now reboot the system. Since you have disabled the Auto-lock feature, BitLocker should avoid asking for the recovery repeatedly.
3. Other fixes to try
We hope these solutions helped you solve the issue with Bitlocker asking for a password every time.
Remember to keep your BitLocker password safe, but if you lose it, you can alwaysfind Bitlocker recovery keywithout too much hassle.
What method worked for you? Share it with us in the comments section below.
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Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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