You can use the Surface BitLocker Protector Check Tool to help make sure BitLocker is set up correctly on your device. In this post, we will prescribe how you can use the Surface BitLocker Protector Check tool to verify that your device’s BitLocker settings are properly configured and to help ensure that future updates go smoothly on your device.
The Surface BitLocker Protector Check Tool is only available in English, but it will run on all devices. The tool is designed to run exclusively on all Windows 11/10 powered Surface Pro, Book, Laptop devices.
Surface BitLocker Protector Check Tool
To run the Surface BitLocker Protector Check Tool, do the following, says Microsoft:
- Download and install the tool.
- Now, click Start and select the tool from the menu or type Surface BitLocker Protector Check in the search box on the taskbar and then select it from the list to launch the tool.
- On launch, the tool will take a while to scan your device.
- Once the scan completes, depending on the message displayed, take the recommended corresponding action(s) as shown in the table below:
| Message | Action |
| “This device’s BitLocker settings do not require any changes.” | Your BitLocker settings are fine, so you don’t need to do anything else. Press Enter to exit the tool. |
| “Please dock your Surface Book 2 into the base.” | On a Surface Book 2 device, attach the display to the keyboard. If it’s already attached, detach it, clean its connectors, and then reattach it. Press Enter to exit the tool, and then follow steps 2 and 3 above again. |
| “BitLocker has been temporarily suspended.
Reboot is now required. This tool will automatically resume from rebooting.” |
The tool needs to change your BitLocker settings. Press Enter to restart your device and apply the changes. The tool will automatically resume after your device restarts. |
| “Your BitLocker recovery key is: <your BitLocker recovery key number>
Please record this in a safe location. Reboot is now required. This tool will automatically resume from rebooting.” |
Print or write down your BitLocker recovery key in case you need it. Then press Enter to restart your device and apply the changes. The tool will automatically resume after your device restarts. |
| “The BitLocker settings on this device have been successfully fixed.” |
The tool fixed your BitLocker settings, so you don’t need to do anything else. Press Enter to exit the tool. |
Let us know in the comments section below if the tool helped you.
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