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How to Recover Formatted BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive?

Ramesh Verma

Recovering a formatted BitLocker-encrypted hard drive can be challenging, but it’s possible with the right approach. First, ensure you have the BitLocker recovery key or password. Without it, decryption is not possible. You can try using BLR bitLocker data recovery software, which is designed to recover formatted BitLocker-encrypted hard drives efficiently. It scans the drive, retrieves lost data, and ensures secure recovery while maintaining encryption integrity. Avoid overwriting the drive to maximize recovery success.

Steps to Recover Formatted BitLocker Encrypted Hard Drive Using BLR BitLocker Data Recovery Tool

  1. Download & Install BLR BitLocker data recovery software on your computer.
  2. Launch the Software and select the formatted BitLocker-encrypted hard drive.
  3. Enter the BitLocker Recovery Key or Password to unlock the drive.
  4. Choose a Scan Mode – Quick Scan for fast recovery or Deep Scan for thorough recovery.
  5. Start Scanning to detect lost and formatted files.
  6. Preview Recoverable Files to verify before restoring.
  7. Select Files you want to recover and click Recover to restore them.
  8. Save Recovered Files to a secure location to prevent data overwriting.

  • Yes, I agree that recovering data from a formatted BitLocker drive is challenging, but it may be possible in some cases. If you format a BitLocker-encrypted drive using methods not specifically designed for BitLocker (such as with Windows XP or third-party formatting tools), the BitLocker metadata (encryption information) may not be completely erased. As a result, the encrypted data could still remain on the drive.


    It is theoretically possible to recover data from a formatted BitLocker drive if the data hasn’t been overwritten. However, the likelihood of recovery depends on the type of format used:

    • A quick format usually only removes file system information and may leave some data intact, making it easier to recover.
    • A full format is more thorough and likely overwrites the data, making recovery much harder.


    If the data hasn’t been overwritten, and you have the correct encryption password or the 48-digit recovery key to decrypt the drive, you can attempt to recover the data. Without these credentials, the data will remain inaccessible. In cases where recovery is possible, you can use professional data recovery tools, such as iBoysoft Data Recovery for Windows or similar programs, to scan the drive and attempt to recover any remaining data.