Windows 10: How to unlock bitlock without using recovery key and password

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Bitlocker password 256 characters breaks unlocking


I'm not sure I fully understand, as the link you provided already contains the answer?

So, even if you used 256 characters for the main password, is there a reason you can't use the 48 character Bitlocker recovery key (which is different to the main password) to recover the drive?

You can find a tutorial regarding using the Bitlocker recover key to unlock a drive at the following link:
http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials...ndows-8-a.html

 

Bitlocker password and recovery key not working ?

"BitLocker recovery keys: Frequently asked questions"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...cker-recovery-keys-frequently-asked-questions

"Find my BitLocker recovery key"

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...b-aa71c00ea55e/find-my-bitlocker-recovery-key

"How to Unlock a Drive using BitLocker Recovery in Windows 8 and 8.1"

http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/21433-bitlocker-recovery-unlock-drive-windows-8-a.html

 

Why does BitLocker want a recovery key instead of a password?

BitLocker wants me to enter a 48-digit recovery key and doesn't ask for a password

Notes:

• The articles quoted for this answer are for older versions of Windows.
  
• Things may have changed for Windows 10.
  

What causes BitLocker to start into recovery mode?

Source BitLocker Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

System recovery

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Source Recovery scenarios

I also don't have either the key or the password of this drive.

Source BitLocker Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

It's a vhd image that I mounted.

Perhaps a vhd image triggers "Moving the BitLocker-protected drive into a new computer."?