A: Only download from the official ru-board forum thread or trusted mirrors. Many third-party sites inject malware into the ISO. Verify the checksum (MD5/SHA256) before burning.

Click unlock. Once finished, you can browse the files using the file manager, Total Commander, or extract data to an external drive.

Locate your locked hard drive (it will typically display a gold padlock icon). Double-click the drive. A prompt will appear asking for your BitLocker password.

Double-check every single digit. BitLocker keys are strictly numerical. If it still fails, verify the Key ID displayed on your locked screen matches the Key ID listed next to the recovery key in your Microsoft Account.

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Run the following command, replacing C: with your locked drive letter and the zeroes with your actual key:

The padlock icon should turn into an open lock, giving you full access to copy, move, or backup your files.

Power on the computer and immediately press your system’s (common keys include F12 , F11 , F8 , Esc , or F2 depending on your motherboard manufacturer). Select your USB drive from the boot menu list.

Summary

Open Rufus, select your USB drive, choose the downloaded WinPE ISO, and click Start .

Because Sergei Strelec WinPE includes native Windows components, it recognizes BitLocker encryption out of the box. Open or Windows Explorer from the Strelec desktop.