Setting up Windows 10 with BitLocker on a different drive again.
Setting up Windows 10 with BitLocker on a different drive again.
with BitLocker encryption on a 3TB HDD, while the system uses a 250GB SSD. If you upgrade and reinstall Windows, the encrypted drive should remain intact unless you change its encryption method. At the moment you’re decrypting it at about 20%, it’s safe to assume the data is still accessible. Just keep an eye on the process; it might take some time. Since the safety purchase window closes in about 18 hours, plan accordingly and ensure you have a stable connection.
Hello everyone, here’s some advice for your PC upgrade plan. You’re considering a big overhaul—new motherboard, switching from Intel to Ryzen, adding RAM, and doing a fresh Windows 10 install. Before proceeding, it’s wise to verify everything is in order to avoid any complications later. Right now you have one drive (E with BitLocker encryption on a 3TB HDD, while the system uses a 250GB SSD. If you upgrade and reinstall Windows, the encrypted drive should remain intact unless you change its encryption method. At the moment you’re decrypting it at about 20%, it’s safe to assume the data is still accessible. Just keep an eye on the process; it might take some time. Since the safety purchase window closes in about 18 hours, plan accordingly and ensure you have a stable connection.