Windows 10: Laptop is locked using BitLocker and I dont remember the account i use there.

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  1. Laptop is locked using BitLocker and I dont remember the account i use there.


    My laptop is locked with BitLocker and to recover the key I need my account but I dont remember which one I use there.

    What can I do?

    And is there a way to get my email/account using cmd?

    :)
     
    IlyaMichlin, Apr 25, 2020
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  2. Automatically Laptop locked by Bitlocker

    Hi,

    BitLocker is a full disk encryption feature included with Windows. We recommend getting the recovery key to unlock the BitLocker. Click this
    article
    for reference on how to recover the recovery key for the BitLocker. We suggest checking it on your Microsoft account,

    Keep us in the loop with the result.
     
    Martin Bar, Apr 25, 2020
    #2
  3. Ernie San Win User
    Bitlocker

    Hello Nandana,

    To enable BitLocker on your computer, you follow the steps below:

    • Sign in to your Windows account with an administrator access.
    • Press the Windows key.
    • Type and enter BitLocker.
    • Click Turn on BitLocker.
    • If the system is asking to sing in to administrator access, please do so.
    For additional information about BitLocker, we suggest that you check the frequently ask question on this
    link. The link provided applies to Windows 8.1 to higher version.

    If you have other concerns, don't hesitate to reach us.
     
    Ernie San, Apr 25, 2020
    #3
  4. Laptop is locked using BitLocker and I dont remember the account i use there.

    Bitlocker

    Hi,

    Some background

    • I have a Lenovo / Windows 10 laptop. It was purchased 2 years ago and I have never encountered or installed BitLocker on it.
    • I am at university and access my university account through the laptop - OneDrive, Office 365, Outlook etc.

    The problem

    • On starting my laptop, I am asked for the BitLocker recovery key.
      • To retrieve the key it provides a link which directs me to my university account (microsoft account), however I have no privileges (+ don't have the encryption key).
      • I am also given a key ID & the Drive Label for my laptop.
    • I phoned my Uni IT support, who were not very helpful and said as it was a personal laptop they could not be of any assistance.
    • I would rather not reinstall Windows as I have my Uni notes on the laptop.

    Questions

    • Which of the below is possible.
      • Bitlocker was preinstalled on my computer and somehow got triggered
      • Bitlocker was triggered due to my interactions with the universities applications, given that the link is to my university account.
        • Or could either of these be possible.

    Summary

    • Basically I would like to know if it is possible to confirm that it is the use of the universities applications that has resulted in the triggering of BitLocker and not something else?
     
    BillyIrwin, Apr 25, 2020
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