Windows 10: my Bitlocker recovery key and turning off Bitlocker

hello:

When I logged in to my Microsoft account to find my Bitlocker recovery key, I found 19 recovery keys. I want to unlock Bitlocker via CMD using my recovery key. But why are there 19 recovery keys and how do I really know which one is for my new laptop or should I try all of it?


I found this, https://www.****/blog/decrypt-bitlocker-encrypted-drive-from-command-line/ and want to use CMD to unlock it. My laptop's CMD states the same as from the website, X: \WINDOWS\system32>. My question is: When I enter the command: manage-bde -unlock C: -RecoveryPassword XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX-XXXXXX put an X to not show people my recovery key, will it state the same message as in the website: The password successfully unlock volume C:.? If it is successful and doing the next command, turn off BitLocker Encryption, manage-bde -off C:, will it be successful or not? My question is: After typing in the commands, it should successfully unlock the volume C or my new laptop is Asus does the commands not work with my Asus laptop?


I need to reinstall Windows 10 via unlocking Bitlocker, since there is an issue with my Windows 10 that requires reinstallation of Windows 10.

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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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There may be a software that triggered the BitLocker in your Windows 10 PC. To assist you better, we suggest that you check these articles for further information:

• Find my BitLocker recovery key.
• BitLocker recovery keys: Frequently asked questions.

• BitLocker

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

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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