It seems like you are encountering issues with BitLocker on your data disk while trying to install Windows 7. The error message "cannot find path" typically indicates that there might be an issue with locating the path or the disk where BitLocker was previously enabled or stopped. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue: 1.
Reboot Your Computer: Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve minor issues. Try restarting your computer and then attempt to restart or redo BitLocker. 2.
Check Disk Management: - Press
Win + X and select "Disk Management" from the menu. - Look for the disk that was encrypted with BitLocker. - Ensure that the disk is recognized and is in a healthy state. 3.
Use BitLocker Repair Tool: - Windows has a tool called "Repair-bde" that can be used to repair damaged BitLocker-protected drives. You can run this tool in the Command Prompt. - Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run the following command:
Code:
bash Repair-bde E: F: -pw -Force
Replace
E: with the drive letter of the BitLocker-encrypted drive and
F: with the drive to which you want to recover data. 4.
Recover BitLocker Key: - If you have a BitLocker recovery key stored elsewhere, you can use it to unlock the drive. - Go to "Control Panel" > "System and Security" > "BitLocker Drive Encryption" and follow the prompts to enter the recovery key. 5.
Re-enable BitLocker: - If you still want to encrypt the drive, you can try re-enabling BitLocker after ensuring that the drive is in a healthy state. If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be beneficial to check the system logs for more detailed error messages or consider seeking assistance from a professional to troubleshoot the problem further.