I want to encrypt my Windows 10 with BitLocker without affecting my existing EndeavourOS Linux installation—any potential issues?

kevolinux · January 18, 2024, 3:47am

Hello , my Thinkpad is setup as a dual-boot system with W10 without SecureBoot. I have encrypted my home in EndeavourOS and now I would like to encrypt W10 with bitlocker. Is there a potential problem now, encrypting by bitlocker out of windows without hurting my linux installation? The thing is, EndeavourOS is cooked and ready to be served, i would like to prevent a new installation … Grazie mille!

Stephane · January 18, 2024, 7:43pm

yes bitlocker is applied on all the disk ,
prefers if possible to add another SSD inside

kevolinux · January 25, 2024, 4:53am

All right, that’s too bad for my setup . Thank you

pebcak · January 25, 2024, 9:14am

Here is a guide written for dualbooting Ubuntu and Windows 10 Pro with BitLocker.
It might give you some clues to go on researching:

DISCLAIMER
I haven’t tested the method myself and cannot attest to its working as intended or not. If you want to give it a try, you and only you are responsible for the outcome.