In case if HDD is encrypted with some encrypted programs Xopero still has access to the drive while it is not encrypted. It lets Xopero to perform HDD Image backup with no issues. Encrypted programs may edit boot sectors what may cause some issues after Bare Metal Restore process because the drive is no longer encrypted. If you will get any errors linked with invalid bootsector please try follow the steps:
- Do HDD Image backup of the encrypted disk,
- Restore with Smart Virtualization Stick,
- Start the computer from the iso file of the operating system,
- Select the Repair option,
- Start CMD from Advanced Options,
- Execute following commands one by one:
bootrec / FixMbr
bootrec / FixBoot
bootrec / ScanOs
bootrec / RebuildBcd - Remove OS installer and reboot computer.