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How can I bypass BitLocker for System Update?

I prepare to update my computer system to Windows 11, but I’m concerned that this might lead to the BitLocker Recovery Blue Screen, stopping me to log into the windows. Because I accidentally lost my BitLocker Recovery key before, and I hardly remember the BitLocker password too. How can I ensure the system installation process proceeds smoothly with BitLocker?

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Lydia

I understand your requirement to without triggering the BitLocker to finish System Update.

In general, the BitLocker Recovery Blue Screen occurs during the system update process only when the system drive has been already encrypted with BitLocker. Thus, the operations will be simpler if you have already entered into the system and the encrypted disk is in an unlocked state:

Way 1: Temporarily Suspend BitLocker

BitLocker Suspend is the way to disable BitLocker protection for the moment as needed. After that, you can confidently proceed with system updates without worrying about encountering the BitLocker Recovery interface.

Suspend BitLocker Protection

Way 2: Backup BitLocker Recovery Key

Besides, with the encrypted drive in unlock status, you can back up the recovery key to a secure location. Then you’re able to reset your BitLocker password with it.

Backup Recovery Key

If you update the system without performing the previous steps and encounter the BitLocker Blue Recovery Key screen, try the following methods:

Way 3: Enter Recovery key or Password

Turn to another online computer and log into the Microsoft website to find the specific recovery key corresponding to the recovery key ID displayed on the recovery screen.

Recovery Key ID

Alternatively, enter the BitLocker password if you remember it. If you remember some characters of the BitLocker Password, then leveraging iSunshare UBitLocker to brute-force crack the password.

Way 4: Disable System Secure Boot

Step 1 Press "Esc" on the BitLocker recovery screen, then click on "skip this drive".

Step 2 Choose "Troubleshoot" > "Advanced options" > "UEFI Firmware Settings" > Restart.

URFI Firmware

Step 3 Wait for the computer to restart into UEFI, enter into the "Security" category.

Step 4 Set Secure Boot to "Disabled", then press "F10" to save changes.

Disable Secure Boot

Way 5: Update BIOS

Upgrading the BIOS carries a certain risk of failure. During the upgrade, do not shut down or interrupt the process to avoid unrecoverable data damage.

Step 1 First, download the BIOS with its version matches your computer’s motherboard model and save it to a USB drive (ensure the USB file system is FAT32).

Step 2 Insert the USB drive into the computer and restart it to access to the BIOS setup.

Step 3 Go to "Advanced" > "UEFI BIOS Update" > press "Enter".

UEFI BIOS Update

Step 4 Locate the BIOS file on the USB drive > select the BIOS file > press "Enter".

Select File System

Step 5 Follow the on-screen instructions until you see the message "Flash update complete", indicating that the BIOS has been successfully updated.

BIOS Update Successfully

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