Windows 10: Bit recovery key

HelloMy computer completely died and when I went in to get the information off of it, it requires a bit locker recovery key. I have checked my Microsoft account and it does not have my device. I have tried everything and I cannot find any alternative accounts I would have made. I have my receipt and computer info.How do I get my bit recovery key to access my info off this dead computer with my account showing no computer?

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Bit Locker Recovery Key

Hello Sylvia,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Please provide some additional information, so that we can assist you better.

1. What is the error message appears when you’re trying to enter a Bit locker key?
   
2. What is the version of Windows 10 you have installed?
   
3. What is the make and model number of your computer?
   

Issues might be happening because of entering Incorrect Bit Locker recovery key. Bit Locker key password will be a 48-digit alpha numeric characters.


However you may refer this article on how to find
Bit Locker recovery key.

Hope it helps.

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Bit Locker Recovery Key not accepting

Hi,

I am having a lenovo Ideapad Slim5 pro laptop with Windows 11 as the OS. A couple of days ago, after start up the laptop got stuck to the attached screen asking for the recovery Key. I have searched for it and found 2 Bit locker recovery keys after logging in with my microsoft credentials. But even after entering the keys one by one the problem didn't get solved. I am unable to land into the Windows screen and the screen is still stuck in the same screen.

I have contacted the Lenovo support, they also did the same steps and suggested me to contact Microsoft support team.

So, kindly extend your support to me in this situation so that I can start my Windows 11.

Thanking you,

With regards,

Subir Kr. Saha

9955998523

 

Bit locker key recovery

There are several places where your recovery key may be, depending on the choice that was made when activating BitLocker.

1. Check Your Microsoft Account
   
2. . Run as Administrator
   
3. . Check the USB Drive or Printout
   
4. . Try Possible Recovery Keys
   
5. . Perform a BitLocker Recovery
   

Sign in to your Microsoft account on another device to find your recovery key. If you have a modern device that supports automatic device encryption, the recovery key will most likely be in your Microsoft account.

If the device was set up or BitLocker protection was activated by another user, the recovery key may be in that user’s Microsoft account.

If you run BitLocker encryption as administrator, or your device is connected to a domain, you can run as administrator or ask a system administrator for your recovery key.

If you have saved the key on a USB flash drive or you have printed your recovery key when BitLocker was activated, you can check your USB drive or printout.

Plug the USB flash drive into your encrypted PC and follow the on-screen instructions. If you saved the key as a text file on the flash drive, use a different computer to read the text file.

If you can't remember the password, what can you do? There are some critical data stored on the drive that you absolutely have to be able to access. You can access the BitLocker drive with the usual password. Although BitLocker asks users to create unique, strong passwords, many users still use simple words or phrases to protect their data and user accounts.

Relax and input passwords that you may have used in the past. If you are lucky enough, you may input the correct password and unlock the BitLocker encrypted drive.

BitLocker recovery is the process by which you can restore access to a BitLocker-protected drive if you cannot unlock the drive normally. You can run BitLocker recovery if you meet one of the following conditions:

• You can supply the recovery password.
  
• A domain administrator can obtain the recovery password.
  
• A data recovery agent can use their credentials to unlock the drive.
  

To force a recovery for the local computer

• Click the Start button
  
• Type cmd in the Start Search box, and then click "Run as administrator".
  
• At the command prompt, type the following command and then press Enter:
  

manage-bde-forcerecovery

To force recovery for a remote computer

• On the Start screen, type cmd.exe, and then click "Run as administrator".
  
• At the command prompt, type the following command and then press Enter:
  

manage-bde-ComputerName-forcerecovery

Hope this help.