Bitlocker set up

Question

I would like to know how to set up a BitLocker no# for recovery and to use to unlock system. Seems I bought a computer from Dell and they have a habit of not letting system set up BitLocker code. I did go to windows account and confirmed I do not have a BitLocker code.

Answer 1

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Setting Up BitLocker Recovery Key

1. Enable BitLocker:

• Go to Control Panel > System and Security > BitLocker Drive Encryption.

• Select the drive you want to encrypt and click Turn on BitLocker.

2. Choose How to Unlock Your Drive:

• You can choose to unlock the drive with a password or a smart card.

3. Save Your Recovery Key:

• When prompted, choose where you want to save the recovery key. You can save it to your Microsoft account, a USB flash drive, a file, or print it out.

• Important: Make sure to save the recovery key in a secure location. If you save it to your Microsoft account, you can access it online.

Using the BitLocker Recovery Key to Unlock Your System

1. When Prompted for the Recovery Key:

• If your system asks for the BitLocker recovery key, enter the 48-digit key you saved earlier.

2. Unlocking from Command Prompt:

• If you need to unlock the drive from the Command Prompt, use the following command: manage-bde -unlock X: -RecoveryPassword YOUR-48-DIGIT-KEY

Replace X: with the drive letter of the BitLocker-encrypted drive and YOUR-48-DIGIT-KEY with your actual recovery key.

If you saved the recovery key to your Microsoft account, you could find it by signing in to your Microsoft account.

References：

Find your BitLocker recovery key - Microsoft Support

BitLocker recovery overview | Microsoft Learn

I hope the information above is helpful.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.

Best Regards,

Daisy Zhou

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