Newcastle Data Recovery – BitLocker Encryption Specialists
With 25 years of experience, our forensic lab in Newcastle provides professional BitLocker data recovery services for all types of BitLocker-encrypted systems, including laptops and desktop computers. We specialise in handling encrypted file systems to retrieve lost or inaccessible data quickly and securely.
Our Expertise in BitLocker Recovery
Supported Encrypted Systems
We recover data from a wide range of systems:
- Laptops
- Desktops
Other Encrypted File Systems Supported
In addition to BitLocker, we recover data from:
- VeraCrypt
- DiskCryptor
- AxCrypt
Common BitLocker Issues We Recover From
1. Lost BitLocker Recovery Key
- Description: The recovery key required to unlock encrypted data is misplaced or unavailable.
- Impact: Data remains encrypted and inaccessible without the key.
2. Forgotten BitLocker Password
- Description: The password to unlock the BitLocker-protected drive is forgotten.
- Impact: Access to the encrypted data is blocked until the password is recovered.
3. BitLocker Metadata Corruption
- Description: Corruption in BitLocker’s metadata prevents the drive from being recognized or unlocked.
- Impact: Encryption and decryption processes fail, leaving data inaccessible.
4. Drive Not Recognised After Encryption
- Description: The BitLocker-encrypted drive is not detected by the operating system or BIOS.
- Impact: Data cannot be accessed or retrieved.
5. Accidental Drive Formatting
- Description: The BitLocker-encrypted drive is formatted unintentionally.
- Impact: Data becomes inaccessible without recovery and decryption.
6. BitLocker Prompting for Recovery Key Unexpectedly
- Description: The system unexpectedly requests the recovery key due to hardware changes or boot issues.
- Impact: Users are locked out of their data without the recovery key.
7. Failed BitLocker Decryption Process
- Description: Decryption stops midway due to power loss, hardware failure, or system crashes.
- Impact: The drive remains partially encrypted and unreadable.
8. Corrupted File System on Encrypted Drive
- Description: The file system of the BitLocker-protected drive becomes corrupted.
- Impact: Data cannot be accessed until the file system is repaired.
9. Drive with Bad Sectors
- Description: Physical damage causes bad sectors on the encrypted drive.
- Impact: Encryption and decryption processes fail due to unreadable sectors.
10. TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Module Failure
- Description: Hardware failure of the TPM chip prevents BitLocker from authenticating the drive.
- Impact: Users are unable to unlock or access encrypted data.
11. Accidental Drive Initialisation
- Description: The drive is initialized as part of a setup process, causing data loss.
- Impact: BitLocker encryption is disrupted, and data becomes inaccessible.
12. BitLocker Unlock Failures After Windows Reinstallation
- Description: A reinstalled operating system fails to recognize or unlock the BitLocker-encrypted drive.
- Impact: Encrypted data remains inaccessible without recovery tools.
13. BitLocker Drive Locked After System Restore
- Description: Restoring the system to an earlier state results in the encrypted drive becoming locked.
- Impact: Data cannot be accessed unless the recovery key or password is available.
14. Power Surges or Sudden Shutdowns
- Description: Unexpected power interruptions during encryption or decryption damage the BitLocker structure.
- Impact: Encrypted files become corrupted or inaccessible.
15. BitLocker Recovery Key Not Accepted
- Description: The provided recovery key fails to unlock the encrypted drive due to corruption or mismatched keys.
- Impact: Data remains locked despite having a recovery key.
16. BitLocker Errors After Cloning a Drive
- Description: Cloning an encrypted drive results in errors due to mismatched encryption identifiers.
- Impact: Cloned drives cannot be accessed or decrypted.
17. BitLocker Encryption Fails to Start
- Description: Issues such as insufficient system resources or file corruption prevent encryption from beginning.
- Impact: Partial encryption leaves data inaccessible and vulnerable.
18. Lost Encryption Certificates
- Description: Missing or corrupted encryption certificates disrupt the unlocking process.
- Impact: Data remains locked without recovery tools.
19. Dual-Boot or OS Compatibility Issues
- Description: BitLocker fails to work properly in dual-boot setups or across different operating systems.
- Impact: Drives may not unlock on certain systems, leaving data inaccessible.
20. Errors After Firmware or BIOS Update
- Description: Firmware or BIOS updates cause incompatibility with BitLocker settings.
- Impact: Drives become locked, and recovery keys or passwords are required to regain access.
Why Choose Us?
- 25 Years of Expertise: Proven track record in recovering encrypted data.
- Advanced Tools: State-of-the-art technology for BitLocker and other encryption systems.
- Wide Compatibility: Support for various devices and encrypted file systems.
- Secure & Confidential: Strict privacy measures to safeguard your data.
- Fast Turnaround: Efficient processes to minimise downtime.
Contact Us Today
If you’ve lost access to your encrypted data, trust Newcastle Data Recovery to retrieve it quickly and securely.