BitLocker is a widely used drive encryption utility that can encrypt your storage devices on Windows. However, you may encounter various issues with the tool, such as “forgot BitLocker password”, “BitLocker recovery key not working”, “BitLocker fatal error”, etc. This post focuses on the BitLocker error E_FVE_TPM NOT_DETECTED.
About the BitLocker Error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED
After investigating extensive user reports, I found that the BitLocker error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED often occurs when booting up, alongside the blue recovery screen. The main reason for the error is that the booting system doesn’t have TPM enabled or detected.
How to Fix BitLocker Error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED on Windows 11
Here, I summarize some proven solutions for the BitLocker recovery screen error E_FVE_TPM_NOT DETECTED. You can try them in order until you get out of trouble.
Before You Do
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# 1. Enable TPM in BIOS
As discussed above, the BitLocker recovery screen error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED can occur when the TPM is disabled. Let’s follow the guide below to enable TPM in BIOS.
Step 1. Open Settings by pressing the Win + I keys and select Update & Security.
Step 2. Select Recovery and click Restart Now.
Step 3. Choose Troubleshoot > Advanced options > UEFI Firmware Settings and restart your computer.
Step 4. When your PC boots into BIOS, find the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and set it to Enabled. Then press F10 and Enter to save and exit the change.
# 2. Clear TPM
If your computer gets stuck on the E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED error in BitLocker, you can try clearing TPM. This has been proven by some users. For that:
Step 1. Press the Win + R keys to open the Run dialog box, input tpm.msc, and press Enter.
Step 2. In the Actions panel, click on Clear TPM and select Restart. Then follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.
# 3. Disable BitLocker
Another workaround for the BitLocker recovery screen error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED is to disable BitLocker on the startup screen.
Step 1. If you get stuck on the BitLocker recovery screen, press Esc for more recovery options and select Skip this drive at the bottom right of the screen.
Step 2. Select Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Command Prompt.
Step 3. Type the following command in the Command Prompt window and press Enter to unlock the drive.
manage-bde -unlock C: -rp <recovery password>
Step 4. Run the following command to disable BitLocker for the C drive. Then, restart your computer and see if it is still stuck on the blue screen BitLocker error.
manage-bde -unlock C: -rp <recovery password>
# 4. Repair System Files
Sometimes, the BitLocker error E_FVE_TPM_NOT_DETECTED can occur if some important system files are missing or corrupted. In this case, you can try repairing system files using the SFC or DISM command.
Step 1. Type cmd in the search box, right-click Command Prompt, and select Run as administrator. Then click Yes in the UAC window.
Step 2. In the elevated Command Prompt window, type the sfc /scannow command and hit Enter to repair system files automatically. This process may take you some time to complete. So, please wait patiently.
Step 3. If the SFC fails to work, you can run the following DISM commands to repair system files.
- Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
- Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
- Dism /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth
Bottom Line
This post focuses on how to fix the BitLocker recovery screen error E_FVE_TPM_NOT _DETECTED. I hope the above methods can help you get out of the BitLocker screen error. If you enjoy this post, don’t hesitate to share it with your friends.
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