Windows 10: Bitlocker key

Discus and support Bitlocker key in Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade to solve the problem; Recently, every time I start my computer, it asks me for the bitlocker key. Previous to that, the computer would start by face recognition or a PIN.... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Installation and Upgrade' started by Ed#3, Sep 29, 2021.

  1. Ed#3 Win User

    Bitlocker key


    Recently, every time I start my computer, it asks me for the bitlocker key. Previous to that, the computer would start by face recognition or a PIN. How can I fix this problem?

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  2. Tenforo Active Member
    Tenforo, Sep 29, 2021
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  3. Tenforo Active Member
    Bitlocker Key

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your concern. It is good that you know the Bitlocker key to properly get into the computer. To help you turn off the Bitlocker key, you can follow the steps below:

    Please make sure you are signed as the Administrator of the computer.

    To suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption on an operating system drive


    • Click Start, click Control Panel, click
      System and Security
      , and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption.

    • Click Suspend Protection for the operating system drive.

    • A message is displayed, informing you that your data will not be protected while BitLocker is suspended and asking if you want to suspend BitLocker Drive Encryption. Click
      Yes to continue and suspend BitLocker on the drive.

    To turn off BitLocker Drive Encryption


    • Click Start, click Control Panel, click
      System and Security
      , and then click BitLocker Drive Encryption.

    • Find the drive on which you want BitLocker Drive Encryption turned off, and click
      Turn Off BitLocker.

    • A message is displayed, informing you that the drive will be decrypted and that decryption may take some time. Click
      Decrypt the drive to continue and turn off BitLocker on the drive.

    Let us know if this resolves your concern.
     
    Tenforo, Sep 29, 2021
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  4. Tenforo Active Member

    Bitlocker key

    bitlocker recovery key

    Hi Singh,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

    1. Are you not able login to your computer due to BitLocker Recovery Key?
    2. Did you ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key on your computer?
    3. Are you not able to login to your Microsoft Account to find the BitLocker Recovery Key?
    4. Are you using Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Professional?

    Meanwhile, try finding BitLocker Recovery Key if you have ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key for your computer.

    Please elaborate on the issue, so that we can understand the concern and get back to us to help you further.
     
    Tenforo, Sep 29, 2021
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