Fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled” error by disabling BitLocker, unlocking with a recovery key, or deleting the partition.

Then re-enable BitLocker via Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption > Resume protection. Note: Suspending BitLocker, even temporarily, should be done with caution.

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the ...

If you see This PC doesn't support entering a BitLocker recovery password during startup, enable WinRE, tweak Group Policy, verify TPM, recreate the recovery partition, etc.