How do I suspend and resume BitLocker on Windows 11 Pro and Windows 10 Pro? (not available in Home version)

July 7 2022 9:49pm

Windows 11/10 Pro

NOTE: In order to use BitLocker in Windows 11, you'll need to make sure that TPM (Trusted Platform Module) is enabled in BIOS. Also, make sure you are logged in as an Administrator in Windows.

How to suspend BitLocker

Open Control Panel by typing "control panel" into the Windows search on your desktop

Click on System and Security

Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption

Click on Suspend protection under Operating system drive

Click on Yes 

BitLocker is now disabled so you can perform upgrades. 

How to resume BitLocker

Restarting your Framework Laptop should automatically resume BitLocker.  You can also follow the steps below.

Open Control Panel by typing "control panel" into the Windows search on your desktop

Click on System and Security

Click on BitLocker Drive Encryption

Click on Resume protection under Operating system drive

BitLocker has now resumed.

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