Windows 10: Can I recover bitlocker if my account has merged?

Windows is not starting on my laptop. I can't repair, revert etc. due to Bitlocker. I don't know the number, but previously I could get in using my hotmail account. At a later point my hotmail account merged with my Yahoo account. Now if I try to login to my hotmail it doesn't have any bitlocker data. It seems I have lost it since the accounts merged. Should this happen and can I get the number back?

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BitLocker Recover

My MS account has my device listed and a link to access my BitLocker recover key but it doesn't work, how do I get this? HELP!

 

Bitlocker Stuck Decrypting

@rinconmike For future reference, instead of using the TASK MANAGER to restart, you can simply hold CTRL + SHIFT and right click on blank space on the Task bar, to bring up 'Exit Explorer'. Another option is to use software.

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Recover bitlock password for my extral drive

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.



If you have forgotten your BitLocker password for an external or old hard drive, there are several methods you can try to recover access:

Attempt Usual Passwords

First, try to recall any passwords you might have used in the past. Sometimes, users use familiar or simple passwords that they can remember later.

Use the BitLocker Recovery Key

If you cannot remember the password, you can use the 48-digit BitLocker recovery key. Here are some common places where you might find the recovery key:

• Microsoft Account: Log in to your Microsoft account on another device and check the recovery keys section at account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey.
  
• Printout: Check any physical documents where you might have printed the recovery key.
  
• USB Flash Drive: If you saved the recovery key on a USB drive, plug it into your computer and follow the on-screen instructions.
  
• Work or School Account: If your device was managed by an organization, the recovery key might be stored in the organization's Azure AD account. Contact your IT support for assistance.
  

Command Line Recovery

If you have access to the command line, you can use the manage-bde command to force recovery:

• For a local machine:
  
  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     
  2. Type manage-bde -forcerecovery <Volume> and press Enter.
     
• For a remote machine:
  
  1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
     
  2. Type manage-bde -ComputerName <ComputerName> -forcerecovery <Volume> and press Enter.
     

BitLocker Repair Tool

If the drive is damaged, you can use the BitLocker Repair Tool (repair-bde) to recover data:

1. Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   
2. Use the command repair-bde <SourceVolume> <TargetVolume> -rp <RecoveryPassword> to attempt recovery.
   

Contact Support

If you are unable to recover the password or key, you may need to contact Microsoft support or your device's manufacturer for further assistance. However, note that Microsoft support cannot recreate a lost BitLocker recovery key.

Formatting the Drive

As a last resort, if you cannot recover the password or key, you can format the drive. This will erase all data on the drive:

1. Open Disk Management.
   
2. Right-click the BitLocker-encrypted drive and select Format.
   
3. Follow the prompts to complete the formatting process.
   

Remember, formatting the drive will result in data loss, so it should only be done if you have no other options and the data is not critical.

By following these steps, you should be able to recover access to your BitLocker-encrypted drive or at least understand the options available to you.



Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!