Windows 10: Is it safe to share my bitlocker key

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  1. 62727282 Win User

    Is it safe to share my bitlocker key


    BestBuys geeksquad is asking for my bitlocker key to backup my data for one of my laptops. Is this safe to share?

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    62727282, Sep 18, 2024
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    Xylee Del, Sep 18, 2024
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  3. Issues with entering recovery key for safe mode

    Hello,

    Apology for the delay in response.

    What is the make and model of your device?

    Did you tried using function keys(F1-F10) to enter BitLocker recovery key?

    Did you tried using some other external keyboard?

    Suggest you to disable the Bit locker Drive Encryption to see if it helps. You can follow the below mentioned steps and check if it helps

    To turn off BitLocker Drive Encryption:


    • Click Start, type Manage BitLocker and select same from the list.

    • Under BitLocker Drive Encryption, find the drive on which you want BitLocker Drive Encryption turned off(I.e. In this case you system drive), 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.

    Once done, try to check if you're able to boot into Safe Mode successfully.

    Keep us posted for any concerns with windows, we're glad to assist you.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Sep 18, 2024
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  4. Is it safe to share my bitlocker key

    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.
     
    Lemuel Cie, Sep 18, 2024
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