Unlock BitLocker
- OPSWAT MetaDefender Drive allows users with BitLocker protection on their systems to run a scan on their protected drives.
- All the instructions are available on the MetaDefender Drive itself in case the user doesn’t have access to the internet.
How can I tell if a drive is encrypted with BitLocker?
- OPSWAT MetaDefender Drive will let users know during the scan if one or more of their volumes are encrypted with BitLocker.
- Upon detecting BitLocker encryption, OPSWAT MetaDefender Drive will display a notification in the lower-right corner of the screen, detailing the steps needed to unlock their drives.
In order to read and scan Windows 11 Home disks that are encrypted by Device Encryption, please follow the guideline here https://www.windowscentral.com/how-enable-device-encryption-windows-10-home to turn off Device Encryption before proceeding with MetaDefender Drive.
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