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Background
I decided to transfer my Windows hard drive from an old computer to a new one. The drive was encrypted with BitLocker, which I knew might introduce some challenges during the migration process.
Initial Problem
After connecting the hard drive to the new computer, I was prompted to enter the BitLocker password, as expected. However, after entering the password, Windows began the boot process (indicated by the spinning circle), but then the screen would go black, and I was asked to enter the BitLocker password again. This cycle continued without successfully booting into Windows.
Discovery of Unrecognized Drive
After several failed attempts, the system eventually directed me to the repair page, but with limited options available. I accessed the Command Prompt and used diskpart to check the disk status, only to find that the system couldn’t recognize the hard drive. I then tried using a Windows 11 Installation Media to see if I could upgrade the existing Windows 10 installation while keeping my files. However, I discovered that upgrading requires the process to be initiated from within Windows, not from a bootable media. Furthermore, even the clean install option within the installation media failed to recognize the hard drive.
