BA5102: BitLocker key not found¶
| Error code | Product | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| BA5102 | BackupAssist | BackupAssist v8.2 and later. |
Description¶
Cannot locate the encryption key to unlock a BitLocker drive.
Resolution¶
Prepare the BitLocker destination drive again by following these steps:
To prepare media follow the steps below:
- Open BackupAssist.
- Select Manage Backup Jobs.
- Select the backup job.
- Select Edit from the top menu.
- Select Prepare Media from the top menu.
- Attach the drive you want to be prepared.
- Click Prepare on the relevant media name.

The media will then be assigned to that media label. For example a disk prepared for the 'Monday' label will be expected by BackupAssist each Monday.
| Last updated | Created | Further assistance |
|---|---|---|
| 02nd Dec 2014 | 11th Nov 2014 | BackupAssist Support page |