I have a WDBBEP0010BBL Passport external hard drive that I encrypted with Bitlocker in 2017.
I want to access this passport on a Windows 10 computer as I do not have my original computer. I do not have bitlocker on this computer as it is not Windows 10 Pro.
This windows 10 computer will not assign a drive letter to the WD Passport, but it does start it and recognize it under Device Manager.
If I use cmd prompt to manage -bde -status, it states it has Bitlocker configuration version 10.0.19041. Then I get the message that attempt to access is denied.
Through the open prompt, the system says it cannot find a compatible TPM and wants me to check if have one 1.2 or higher. I cannot edit gpedit.msc file either and I cannot edit any global policies.
How can I get the Bitlocker to give me the prompt for my password?
How can I get my system to assign a drive letter?
I cannot disable Bitlocker without a drive letter- correct?