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I have a Microsoft Surface tablet, removed the encrypted drive, and used an SSD adapter to access it.
Therefore Bitlocker detected that the SSD is not on the original device and it asked for my encryption key.
Where is that information stored, or how does Bitlocker make the determination that it's on a different device? From data on the SSD itself? In some SSD partition?
Once I reinstalled it on the tablet, it worked flawlessly. So how does Bitlocker know?
Thanks in advance!
Where is that information stored?...The encryption key or the fact the SSD isn't in the original device? – I say Reinstate Monica – 2017-06-13T13:53:33.030
Please [edit] your question to clarify that point. BTW, Welcome to Super User. – I say Reinstate Monica – 2017-06-13T14:08:32.360
Your Microsoft Surface has a TPM. You will have to provide the recovery key to access the drive, in order to decrypt the drive. Please research how Bitlocker works in conjunction with a TPM for more information. "Where is that information stored, or how does Bitlocker make the determination that it's on a different device?" - The TPM is missing. "In some SSD partition?" - No; – Ramhound – 2017-06-13T14:50:42.543
Thank you so much for your response. So Bitlocker works with a TPM microcontroller on my tablet? – None – 2017-06-13T15:21:51.037