How can an encrypted Microsoft Bitlocker drive be opened? We got a drive containing PDF files on it, but the encryption prevents us from opening them. Any recommendations?
You have to first unlock the BitLocker-encrypted drive. However, BitLocker is compatible with Windows instead of macOS, therefore, it won’t provide a window to let you enter the password for the BitLocker drive on Mac. To do it, you will need a third-party BitLocker for Mac. Such a tool enables you to read and write to BitLocker drive on Mac.
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You have to decrypt the BitLocker drive on Mac in the first step so that you can read the PDF files, what you need is a third-party BitLocker for Mac app. Besides, the BitLocker password/recovery key is required to open the BitLocker drive on Mac.
I have the BitLocker password, and there is no PC. I will try the BitLocker for Mac app to decrypt the drive on Mac.