Microsoft Windows EXE BitLockerWizard.exe

Repair BitLockerWizard.exe Issues (How to Download and Fix)

Last Updated: 11/25/2023
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BitLockerWizard.exe, also known as a BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard file, was created by Microsoft for the development of Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. EXE files fall under under the Win32 EXE (Executable application) file type category.

The first version of BitLockerWizard.exe was released for the Windows Vista Operating System on 11/08/2006 inside Windows Vista. The latest version update [v10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)] for Windows was 10 released on 07/29/2015. BitLockerWizard.exe is found in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 8.

In this article, you will find detailed BitLockerWizard.exe information, a EXE file troubleshooting guide, and a list of versions that are available for free download.

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File Overview

General Information ^✻
File Name:	BitLockerWizard.exe
File Extension:	EXE file extension
Description:	BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Operating System:	Windows NT 32-bit
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
User Popularity Rating:

Developer and Software Information
Software Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Software Program:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

File Details
Character Set:	Unicode
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
File Flags:	(none)
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
Entry Point:	0x1de0
Code Size:	6144

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File Info	Description
File Size:	98 kB
File Modification Date/Time:	2017:03:18 20:25:39+00:00
File Inode Change Date/Time:	2017:11:05 07:07:54+00:00
File Type:	Win32 EXE
MIME Type:	application/octet-stream
Warning:	Possibly corrupt Version resource
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
Time Stamp:	2000:12:17 03:54:08+00:00
PE Type:	PE32
Linker Version:	14.10
Code Size:	6144
Initialized Data Size:	94208
Uninitialized Data Size:	0
Entry Point:	0x1de0
OS Version:	10.0
Image Version:	10.0
Subsystem Version:	10.0
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
File Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
Product Version Number:	10.0.15063.0
File Flags Mask:	0x003f
File Flags:	(none)
File OS:	Windows NT 32-bit
Object File Type:	Executable application
File Subtype:	0
Language Code:	English (U.S.)
Character Set:	Unicode
Company Name:	Microsoft Corporation
File Description:	BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
Internal Name:	BitLocker Drive Encryption Wizard
Legal Copyright:	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Original Filename:	BitLockerWizard.exe
Product Name:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Product Version:	10.0.15063.0

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What are BitLockerWizard.exe Error Messages?

BitLockerWizard.exe Runtime Errors

Runtime errors are Windows errors that occur during "runtime". Runtime is pretty self-explanatory; it means that these EXE errors are triggered when BitLockerWizard.exe is attempted to be loaded either when Windows is starting up, or in some cases already running. Runtime errors are the most common form of EXE error you will encounter using Windows.

In most cases, BitLockerWizard.exe runtime errors occurring while the program is running will result in the program terminating abnormally. Most of these BitLockerWizard.exe error messages mean that Windows was either unable to locate this file on startup, or the file is corrupt, resulting in a prematurely-aborted startup process. Generally, Windows will be unable to start without resolving these errors.

Some of the most common BitLockerWizard.exe errors include:

BitLockerWizard.exe - Bad Image.
BitLockerWizard.exe Application Error.
BitLockerWizard.exe could not be found.
BitLockerWizard.exe could not be installed.
BitLockerWizard.exe could not be launched. Class not registered.
BitLockerWizard.exe could not be started.
BitLockerWizard.exe failed to initialize properly.
BitLockerWizard.exe has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
BitLockerWizard.exe is not a valid Win32 application.
BitLockerWizard.exe is not running.
Cannot find BitLockerWizard.exe.
Error starting program: BitLockerWizard.exe.
Faulting Application Path: BitLockerWizard.exe.
The file BitLockerWizard.exe is missing or corrupt.
Windows failed to start - BitLockerWizard.exe.

System Error

The program can’t start because BitLockerWizard.exe is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem.

Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

Finding the source of the BitLockerWizard.exe error is key to properly resolving these errors. Although most of these EXE errors affecting BitLockerWizard.exe will happen during startup, occasionally you will encounter a runtime error while using Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. This can occur due to poor programming on behalf of Microsoft Corporation, conflicts with other software or 3rd-party plug-ins, or caused by damaged and outdated hardware. Also, these types of BitLockerWizard.exe errors can occur if it has been accidentally moved, deleted, or corrupted by a malware infection. Thus, it's critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

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How to Fix BitLockerWizard.exe Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your BitLockerWizard.exe issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

Step 1: Restore your PC back to the latest restore point, "snapshot", or backup image before error occurred.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
In the search results, find and click System Restore.
Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the BitLockerWizard.exe error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

Step 2: Run SFC (System File Checker) to restore the corrupt or missing BitLockerWizard.exe file.

System File Checker is a utility included with every Windows version that allows you scan and restore corrupted system files. Use the SFC tool to fix missing or corrupt BitLockerWizard.exe files (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "cmd" but DO NOT PRESS "ENTER".
Press and hold "CTRL-Shift" on your keyboard while pressing "ENTER".
You'll be prompted with a permission dialog box.
In the box, click "YES".
You should have a black screen with a blinking cursor.
In that black screen, type "sfc /scannow" and hit "ENTER".
SFC will begin scanning for BitLockerWizard.exe issues and any other system file problems.
Follow any on-screen commands to complete the process.

Please be aware that this scan might take a while, so please be patient while it is working.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

sfc /scannow

Step 3: Perform a Windows Update.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many BitLockerWizard.exe error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

Hit the Windows Start button
In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the BitLockerWizard.exe error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

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If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your BitLockerWizard.exe File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate BitLockerWizard.exe file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free BitLockerWizard.exe files for every applicable version of Windows. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download BitLockerWizard.exe Files".
Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
Copy the file into the appropriate directory for your Windows version:

Windows Vista: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 7: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 10: C:\Windows\System32\

Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

GEEK TIP : We must emphasize that reinstalling Windows will be a very time-consuming and advanced task to resolve BitLockerWizard.exe problems. To avoid data loss, you must be sure that you have backed-up all of your important documents, pictures, software installers, and other personal data before beginning the process. If you are not currently backing up your data, you need to do so immediately.

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Download BitLockerWizard.exe Files (Malware-Tested 100% Clean)

CAUTION : We strongly advise against downloading and copying BitLockerWizard.exe to your appropriate Windows system directory. Microsoft typically does not release Windows EXE files for download because they are bundled together inside of a software installer. The installer's task is to ensure that all correct verifications have been made before installing and placing BitLockerWizard.exe and all other EXE files for Windows. An incorrectly installed EXE file may create system instability and could cause your program or operating system to stop functioning altogether. Proceed with caution.

Windows 10

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BitLockerWizard.exe

10.0.15063.0

10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 10
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	10.0.15063.0
File Version:	10.0.15063.0 (WinBuild.160101.0800)
File Size:	100864
File Date:	03/18/2017
MD5 Checksum:	63c769c4c91437b2618725f7f92e3137
SHA1 Checksum:	c6d52e1cb7ea61ae029500dc0c04ef01ef3b25c2
SHA256 Checksum:	906a0fb7ee9713aca5717704c35d2f9bc7d4419ceca1156d663415ed7918e3ef
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	10.0
Initialized Data Size:	94208
Linker Version:	14.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	10.0
File Modification Date/Time:	03/18/2017

Windows Vista

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BitLockerWizard.exe

6.0.6000.16386

6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)

32-bit (x32)

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OS Version:	Windows Vista
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.0.6000.16386
File Version:	6.0.6000.16386 (vista_rtm.061101-2205)
File Size:	36352
File Date:	11/02/2006
MD5 Checksum:	0eef6055e14cd94f1af187b8a88faa37
SHA1 Checksum:	4515e0a6e0eeb4921bccfdadc18beeced4d6e736
SHA256 Checksum:	5574d03208c24607382f7509583f473c98c00a527f0d9b14cd7414bb0062144f
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.0
Initialized Data Size:	31232
Linker Version:	8.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.0
File Modification Date/Time:	11/02/2006

Windows 8.1

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BitLockerWizard.exe

6.3.9600.17415

6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8.1
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.3.9600.17415
File Version:	6.3.9600.17415 (winblue_r4.141028-1500)
File Size:	100352
File Date:	11/21/2014
MD5 Checksum:	8b3555fb5d98b9621300421ee4cdd2d1
SHA1 Checksum:	8a19480e6fe4b93c12f5159fb9fd4fca4bee6c3f
SHA256 Checksum:	a33a14a43bce8849f514306d287715006d1d2ff1094475922353eb26ac81a07c
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.3
Initialized Data Size:	94208
Linker Version:	11.0
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.3
File Modification Date/Time:	11/21/2014

Windows 8

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BitLockerWizard.exe

6.2.9200.16384

6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 8
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.2.9200.16384
File Version:	6.2.9200.16384 (win8_rtm.120725-1247)
File Size:	100352
File Date:	07/26/2012
MD5 Checksum:	b76f01375d93143c6952fe4836063f27
SHA1 Checksum:	d067d3efc9c01a3562ada65775bc802d105f3c2f
SHA256 Checksum:	9fecaef1db21689c2d7699175d1a657ee555d1bc2335f65062ae865b20c07022
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win32 EXE
Image Version:	6.2
Initialized Data Size:	94720
Linker Version:	10.10
Machine Type:	Intel 386 or later, and compatibles
PE Type:	PE32
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.2
File Modification Date/Time:	07/26/2012

Windows 7

File Name

Software Version

File Version

Architecture

BitLockerWizard.exe

6.1.7600.16385

6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)

64-bit (x64)

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OS Version:	Windows 7
Software:	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Software Version:	6.1.7600.16385
File Version:	6.1.7600.16385 (win7_rtm.090713-1255)
File Size:	100352
File Date:	07/14/2009
MD5 Checksum:	08a761595ad21d152db2417d6fdb239a
SHA1 Checksum:	d84c1bc2e8c9afce9fb79916df9bca169f93a936
SHA256 Checksum:	ec0b9e5f29a43f9db44fa76b85701058f26776ab974044c1d4741591b74d0620
CRC32:
File Directory Location:	C:\Windows\System32\

File Version, System, and Machine Information
File Type:	Win64 EXE
Image Version:	6.1
Initialized Data Size:	94208
Linker Version:	9.0
Machine Type:	AMD AMD64
PE Type:	PE32+
Subsystem:	Windows GUI
Subsystem Version:	6.1
File Modification Date/Time:	07/14/2009

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