Learn how to safely recover lost files from an accidentally formatted BitLocker encrypted drive using Hasleo Data Recovery, and explore the following key topics:
"I had some data stored on a BitLocker encrypted NTFS format drive, which was 100% encrypted at the time of the accident. I accidentally formatted the drive by selecting the wrong drive while using a third-party software to create a bootable USB drive. This software attempted to write over the BitLocker encrypted drive with a FAT32 partition, so I lost all my data on the BitLocker encrypted NTFS format drive. How to recover data from accidentally formatted BitLocker encrypted drive? Any help is appreciated."
If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Accidentally formatting a BitLocker-encrypted drive can feel catastrophic, but in most cases, data recovery is still possible.
Many users don't realize that "formatting" can mean two very different things: low-level formatting (performed at the factory, erases data permanently) and high-level formatting (performed by users, often leaves data recoverable). Fortunately, when you accidentally format a drive in Windows, it's almost always a high-level format �C meaning your files may still be restored.
* High-Level Formatting Prevails: User-initiated formatting typically only rewrites the file system table (e.g., from NTFS to FAT32), without immediately erasing the actual encrypted data blocks.
* Data Persists Until Overwritten: Your original files remain on the drive until new data occupies their space. Immediate action is key.
* BitLocker Recovery is Specialized: While standard recovery tools may fail, software designed for BitLocker drives can decrypt and reconstruct files after formatting.
For the scenario described above, we recommend Hasleo Data Recovery �C a BitLocker Data Recovery software that combines BitLocker decryption with deep scan technology to retrieve files from formatted Bitlocker encrypted drives.
* Recovers from Formatted BitLocker Drives: Specifically designed to handle NTFS, FAT32 (or other) formatting errors on encrypted volumes.
* Retains File Structure: Attempts to restore original filenames and folder hierarchies where possible.
* Free Preview & Selective Recovery: Scan first and preview recoverable files before purchasing.
* Read-Only Operation: Guarantees your original drive is not further modified during recovery.
Download, install and run Hasleo Data Recovery. And you will see a screen with many options of recovery. Please select BitLocker Data Recovery mode.
1. Please select the drive where you lose your files, then click "Scan" button to find all BitLocker encrypted partitions on the device.
2. A pop-up window will appear asking you to enter the BitLocker password or 48-digit BitLocker recovery key. If you don't want to enter the password or BitLocker recovery key here, just click the "Skip" button to skip it.
3. Hasleo Data Recovery will list all found BitLocker encrypted partitions on the target device. If you have entered the password or BitLocker recovery key in the previous step, the password status will show whether the password or BitLocker recovery key matches this partition.
4. Double click the BitLocker encrypted partition you want to recovery data from. If you have previously entered the password or BitLocker recovery key and the the password or recovery key matches, Hasleo Data Recovery will start scanning lost files. Otherwise, a pop-up window will appear asking you to enter the password or BitLocker recovery key. Enter the password or recovery key and then click "OK" button, Hasleo Data Recovery will start scanning lost files if the password or recovery key matches.
There will be a list of files found by the software, you can preview found files by path and types. Select the files you want to recover and click "Recover" button to save them. If some files are not found, please click "Deep Scan" button to start the Deep Scan Recovery process, deep scan takes more time, but can find much more lost files.
To sum up, you can recover data from an accidentally formatted BitLocker drive with the right tool and prompt action. By using specialized software like Hasleo Data Recovery, you give yourself the best chance to restore what seemed permanently lost.
As a professional BitLocker Data Recovery software, you can not only recover data from a formatted BitLocker encrypted drive with Hasleo Data Recovery, but also use it to recover data from a crashed BitLocker encrypted drive or recover data from an inaccessible BitLocker encrypted drive.
Please note that:
1. You must enter the correct Bitlocker password or the 48-digits Bitlocker recovery key to successfully recover data from a BitLocker encrypted drive.
2. If the metadata area of a BitLocker encrypted drive is severely corrupted, you will not be able to recover data from this partition even if you have the correct Bitlocker password or the 48-digits Bitlocker recovery key.
3. Don't save the recovered files to the partition where your lost files originally located. This prevents your data from geting overwriten.
4. You can export/save the scanning results for later or next recovery.
