diff --git a/sources/tech/20211111 How to Mount Bitlocker Encrypted Windows Partition in Linux.md b/sources/tech/20211111 How to Mount Bitlocker Encrypted Windows Partition in Linux.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..8ce050331b --- /dev/null +++ b/sources/tech/20211111 How to Mount Bitlocker Encrypted Windows Partition in Linux.md @@ -0,0 +1,194 @@ +[#]: subject: "How to Mount Bitlocker Encrypted Windows Partition in Linux" +[#]: via: "https://itsfoss.com/mount-encrypted-windows-partition-linux/" +[#]: author: "Abhishek Prakash https://itsfoss.com/author/abhishek/" +[#]: collector: "lujun9972" +[#]: translator: " " +[#]: reviewer: " " +[#]: publisher: " " +[#]: url: " " + +How to Mount Bitlocker Encrypted Windows Partition in Linux +====== + +Here’s the scenario. My system came with Windows 10 Pro and that came with BitLocker encryption. I [installed Ubuntu in the dual boot mode even with the BitLocker encryption][1] enabled for Windows. + +You can easily access the Windows files from within Linux. No hi-fi stuff here. Just go to the file manager and click on the Windows partition which is located usually under the “Other Locations” tab. + +![Mounting Windows partition through the file manager in Linux desktop][2] + +The process is not too complicated with BitLocker encrypted Windows partition as well. It’s just that when you try to mount the Windows partition, it will ask for the password. + +![Password required for encrypted Windows drive mount in Linux][3] + +It works though. In my case, I entered the 48 digit BitLocker recovery password and it decrypted the Windows partition and mounted it without any issue in Ubuntu 21.10 with GNOME 40. + +Try your BitLocker password. If that does not work, try the recovery password. For normal Windows 10 Pro users, the recovery password is stored in your Microsoft account. + +[BitLocker Recovery Password in Micrsoft Account][4] + +Enter the recovery and you’ll see that Windows partition and its files are accessible now. Checking the “Remember Password” box is also a time saver for further usage. + +![Encrypted Windows partition now mounted in Linux][5] + +If the above does not work for you or if you are stuck with the command line, there is an alternative method. + +This method involves using a tool called [Dislocker][6]. + +### Mount BotLocker encrypted Windows partition in Linux with Dislocker [Command Line Method] + +Dislocker process works in two parts. The first part decrypts the BitLocker encryption and gives a file named dislocker-file. This is basically a virtual NTFS partition. The second part is basically mounting the virtual NTFS partition you just got. + +You’ll need either the BitLocker password or the recovery password to decrypt the encrypted drive. + +Let’s see the steps in details. + +#### Step 1: Install Disclocker + +Dislocker is available in the repositories of most Linux distributions. Please use your distribution’s package manager to install it. + +On Ubuntu and Debian based distributions, use this command: + +``` + + sudo apt install dislocker + +``` + +![Installing Dislocker in Ubuntu][7] + +#### Step 2 : Create mount points + +You’ll need to create two mount points. One for where Dislocker will generate the dislocker-file and the other one which will mount this dislocker-file (virtual filesystem) as a loop device. + +There is no naming restrictions and you may name these mount directories anything you want. + +Use these commands one by one: + +``` + + sudo mkdir -p /media/decrypt + sudo mkdir -p /media/windows-mount + +``` + +![Creating mount points for dislocker][8] + +#### Step 3: Get the partition info which needs to be decrypted + +You need the name of the Windows partition. You can use the file explorer or GUI tools like Gparted. + +![Get the partition name][9] + +In my case, the Windows partition is /dev/nvme0n1p3. It will be different for your system. You may also use command line for this purpose. + +``` + + sudo lsblk + +``` + +#### Step 4: Decrypt the partition and mount + +You have everything set up. Now comes the real part. + +I**f you have the BitLocker password**, use the dislocker command in this fashion (replace <partition_name> and <password> with actual values): + +``` + + sudo dislocker -u -- /media/decrypt + +``` + +Please note that **there is no space between u and password**. + +If you only have the recovery password, use the command in this fashion (replace <partition_name> and <recovery_password> with actual values): + +``` + + sudo dislocker -p -- /media/decrypt + +``` + +Again, there is **no space between p and password**. + +It should not take a long time in decrypting the partition. You should see the dislocker-file in the designated mount point, /media/decrypt in our case. Now mount this dislocker-file: + +``` + + sudo mount -o loop /media/decrypt/dislocker-file /media/windows-mount + +``` + +![][10] + +You are done. Your BitLocker encrypted Windows partition is decrypted and mounted in Linux. You can access it from the file explorer as well. + +![Mounting Dislocker decrypted Windows partition with file manager][11] + +#### Troubleshooting tips for wrong fs type error + +If you get an error like this: + +``` + + mount: /media/windows-mount: wrong fs type, bad option, bad superblock on /dev/loop35, missing codepage or helper program, or other error. + +``` + +You should specify the filesystem while mounting. + +For NTFS, use: + +``` + + sudo mount -t ntfs-3g -o loop /media/decrypt/dislocker-file /media/windows-mount + +``` + +For exFAT, use: + +``` + + sudo mount -t exFAT-fuse -o loop /media/decrypt/dislocker-file /media/windows-mount + +``` + +#### Unmount the Windows partition + +You can unmount the mounted partition from the file manager. Just **click the unmount symbol** beside the partition named windows-mount. + +Otherwise, unmount command is always there for you. + +``` + + sudo umount /media/decrypt + sudo umount /media/windows-mount + +``` + +I hope it helps you. If you still have questions or suggestions, please let me know in the comments. + +-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +via: https://itsfoss.com/mount-encrypted-windows-partition-linux/ + +作者：[Abhishek Prakash][a] +选题：[lujun9972][b] +译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID) +校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID) + +本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出 + +[a]: https://itsfoss.com/author/abhishek/ +[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972 +[1]: https://itsfoss.com/dual-boot-ubuntu-windows-bitlocker/ +[2]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mount-encrypted-windows-partition-in-linux.png?resize=800%2C476&ssl=1 +[3]: https://i0.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/password-needed-for-encrypted-windows-drive-mount-in-Linux.png?resize=788%2C380&ssl=1 +[4]: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey?refd=support.microsoft.com +[5]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/encrypted-windows-partition-mounted-in-Linux.png?resize=800%2C491&ssl=1 +[6]: https://github.com/Aorimn/dislocker +[7]: https://i1.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/install-dislocker-ubuntu.png?resize=786%2C386&ssl=1 +[8]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/creating-mount-points-for-dislocker.png?resize=777%2C367&ssl=1 +[9]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/show-device-name-gparted.png?resize=800%2C416&ssl=1 +[10]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/mount-dislocker-decrypted-windows-partition.png?resize=777%2C253&ssl=1 +[11]: https://i2.wp.com/itsfoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/discloker-mount-encrypted-windows-partition.png?resize=800%2C483&ssl=1