Windows 10: I am unable to find my bitlocker recovery key. The link to find it is broken and says "Try...

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unable to start. it says that it wants a recovery key

Hi,

To better assist you, share the information.

- Where have you entered the correct Bit locker recovery key?

If you are unable to find BitLocker recovery keys, then suggest you refer to the below link on
Find my BitLocker recovery key.
Where to look for your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support

Also, I suggest you refer the below Microsoft help article, and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/bitlocker-recovery-keys-faq

If you are unable to get pass through the BitLocker recovery key screen, then suggest you post this query in the TechNet Forums. Refer to the below link.
Technet forums


Reply us with update of the issue.

Thank you.

 

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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.

 

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Hi Shafeeq,

Please find my answers to your questions below:

1. Are you not able login to your computer due to BitLocker Recovery Key? - Yes, I am unable to even start my laptop unless I enter the recovery key.
2. Did you ever setup BitLocker Recovery Key on your computer? Nope
3. Are you not able to login to your Microsoft Account to find the BitLocker Recovery Key? Yes. I have a microsoft account and am able to login usually. But i am unable to login when I try to find the bitlocker recovery key.
4. Are you using Windows 10 Home or Windows 10 Professional? Windows 10 Home

When I on my laptop, there is a blue screen that asks me for bitlocker recovery key. I have tried asking my laptop company (Lenovo) and my institution both but no one has any answer to this. I have my bitlocker recovery ID number if that can help me find
the recovery key.

Waiting eagerly for a response.

Thanks, and regards,

Shweta