BitLocker recovery key saved my PC after an update locked me out. Here’s how I used the recovery key from my Microsoft account to unlock encrypted drives.

Enterprises with many Windows devices might struggle to know which have BitLocker enabled or where to find BitLocker recovery keys. These techniques can help.

If you're running Windows, you've probably run into the BitLocker Recovery screen at some point. Here's everything you need to know about the Microsoft program.

To get your BitLocker recovery Key, open Windows 11 Settings and go to Device Encryption. There you will find an option to get your BitLocker Recovery Key. Check if this fixes your issues.

This post explains why BitLocker might be missing or not showing in Control Panel on your Windows 11/10 and the steps you can take to resolve the issue.

The only way to test that is to turn off the TPM once the drive is encrypted and see which recovery key is accepted, then turn it on again. You should keep both keys on record as a precaution.

On devices with BitLocker enabled, BitLocker requires the input of your BitLocker recovery key to initiate the Automatic Repair,” it said.

Last time I covered an introduction to BitLocker, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and what TPM does to assist in keeping your system secure. This time I'm writing about the most important aspect of ...

4. Save to a Microsoft Account If you are logged in to your Windows 11 PC using your Microsoft account, BitLocker can save recovery keys to your Microsoft account in the cloud. By choosing the “Save ...

If you set up Windows 11 normally with a Microsoft account, your BitLocker recovery keys will automatically be backed up to your Microsoft account, which is frankly, the best way to do it.