Why Your BitLocker Suspension Attempts Keep Failing 'suspend bitlocker'

If you're experiencing issues trying to suspend BitLocker on your Windows device, but keep getting met with error messages despite following all instructions precisely, there could be several reasons behind this. In this article, we'll explore some common causes and provide step-by-step solutions for successfully suspending BitBitLocker.

### Why Does Suspend-BitLocker Not Work in the Recovery Screen?

When attempting to suspend BitLocker using the `Suspend-BitLocker` cmdlet from within Windows (and not during a startup or boot process), you might encounter an error stating that your device's firmware doesn't support running this command. This is because, by design, certain operations like suspending BitBitLocker are intended only when the operating system has fully loaded.

### How to Successfully Suspend BitBitLocker?

To overcome these issues and successfully suspend BitbitBitlocker on your Surface device or any other Windows computer:

1. Ensure you're in UEFI mode: Before attempting to run `Suspend-BitLocker`, make sure that your Surface device is booted into UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) instead of the default Secure Boot/UEFI boot configuration.

2. Use a correct recovery USB drive or installation media:

- If you're trying to suspend BitbitBitlocker from within Windows, ensure you have a valid recovery USB stick or DVD that contains all necessary drivers and tools.

3. Verify the correct cmdlet usage: Double-check that you've correctly entered both the command name (`Suspend-Bitlocker`, note case sensitivity) and options in your PowerShell or Command Prompt window before executing it.

- Also, ensure that elevated permissions are granted since this operation requires administrator privileges.

4. Ensure BitbitBitLocker is enabled on your device: If after following all these steps you still encounter issues suspending BitbitBitlocker, try enabling it first and then attempting to suspend again. This might seem counterintuitive but can sometimes resolve underlying configuration conflicts.

5. Update UEFI firmware:

- Sometimes outdated or buggy UEFi firmware can cause compatibility problems with newer versions of Windows.

To update your Surface device's firmware:

1. Go to Settings > Update & Security

2. Click on 'Check for updates'

3. Follow the prompts to download and install any available firmware updates

If none of these solutions work, you may want to consider reaching out directly to Microsoft Support or your device manufacturer's technical support team for further assistance with resolving this issue.

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Suspension attempts can be frustrating when they consistently fail despite following all recommended procedures. By understanding the underlying reasons behind why `Suspend-BitLocker` might not function as expected and taking proactive steps like ensuring you're in UEFI mode, using correct recovery media or boot options, verifying cmdlet usage, enabling BitbitBitlocker if necessary before attempting suspension again can help resolve these issues once for all.

### Related Posts:

- 'How to Enable & Disable BitLocker on Windows 10/8'(https://www.easeus.com/bit-dvd-burning/how-to-enable-disable-bitlocker-on-windows.html)

- 'Solve: 'The drive contains a bit locker key that doesn't exist''(https://superuser.com/questions/1051613/the-drivecontainsabitlockereventhatdoesntexist)

We hope this article has been helpful in understanding the reasons behind why your attempts to suspend BitBitLocker continue failing and provided you with actionable solutions for successfully achieving this goal. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding these topics, feel free to leave a comment below!

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