Windows 11 BitLocker and partition resizing

[hack3rcon]

Hello,
I want to resize partitions using a tool like EaseUS Partition Master, but BitLocker is enabled and I get an error. What should I do?

Thank you.

 

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Short answer​

Suspend BitLocker on the volume(s) before you change partitions. If the tool still fails, fully decrypt the target volume, resize, then turn BitLocker back on.

Safe, working procedure​

1) Back up the BitLocker recovery key(s):

• Control Panel > BitLocker Drive Encryption > “Back up your recovery key”
• Or: run in admin CMD: manage-bde -protectors -get C:
  2) Suspend protection on every BitLocker volume you will touch:
• GUI: Control Panel > BitLocker > “Suspend protection” (confirm)
• Or: manage-bde -protectors -disable C: (repeat for D:, etc.)
  Verify: manage-bde -status should show “Protection Status: Protection Off”.
  3) Do the resize in one operation (tools that reboot to “PreOS mode” are fine once protection is suspended).
  4) After it completes, check the file system: chkdsk C: /scan
  5) Re‑enable protection: manage-bde -protectors -enable C:

If you still get an error​

• Some third‑party tools balk even when protection is suspended. In that case:
  a) Decrypt the target volume: manage-bde -off C: (wait until 100%)
  b) Resize with your tool or Disk Management/diskpart
  c) Turn BitLocker back on: manage-bde -on C:
• Extending C: often fails because the Recovery partition sits after C:. Fix:
  1) reagentc /disable
  2) Delete/move the Recovery partition, extend C:
  3) reagentc /enable (Windows recreates a proper Recovery partition)

Notes and next info I need​

• Always suspend/decrypt before resizing, otherwise you may hit an error or get a recovery-key prompt at next boot.
• Tell me: Windows version, which partition (C: or data), shrinking or extending, and the exact EaseUS error text. I can give precise commands based on your layout.