FIX Access Denied When Opening Bitlocker Encrypted Drive [Guide]
5FIX Access Denied When Opening Bitlocker Encrypted Drive [Guide]
Commands Used:
C:\Windows\System32\REAgentC.exe /disable
C:\Windows\System32\REAgentC.exe /enable
sfc /scannow
If you have a BitLocker encrypted USB stick connected to a computer that you are accessing over the Remote Desktop (RDP), you will see the "Access Denied" message once you try to unlock the drive. These are security defaults in Windows 10 and Windows 11 which limit access to encrypted drives. Here is how to configure the OS to open such encrypted removable drives.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
access denied when turning on Bitlocker
access denied when enabling Bitlocker
access denied Bitlocker
Bitlocker access is denied windows 10
starting Bitlocker access is denied windows 11
enable Bitlocker access denied windows 10
Bitlocker access denied external drive
access denied Bitlocker removable drive
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.