BitLocker Key

Anonymous
2025-01-11T18:59:39+00:00

I've been recently attempting to access my laptop but have been met with the BitLocker screen asking for my key. I don't have my key and haven't been able to find a way to request a new one since I can't register my laptop. Is there an alternative way for me to a new BitLocker key?

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-01-13T00:07:33+00:00

    Hello,Johnathon Robinson

    Regarding the recovery key, you can find it in the following places:

    • Active Directory (AD)
    • Azure Active Directory (AAD)
    • Microsoft Account
    • MBAM
    • 3rd management application
    • Other methods like notepad/pdf/USB

    1.If you are logged in with ad account,You need to first ensure that the following policies are configured.

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    Please install the following feature on ad dc side, then open ADUC and look for the recovery key.

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    Domain Administrator privileges are required or delegated permissions must have been granted by a domain administrator.

    Normal users will not see the recovery key and cannot search for it.

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    2.If it's a Microsoft or Azure networked account login, it may backup into the Onedrive corresponding to one of those accounts.Try to find it from the following link

    Azure Links:Microsoft Azure

    Microsoft Links:Sign in to your account

    3.If you are using MBAM to manage the recovery key, You can refer to the following documentation to view the recovery key:

    Perform BitLocker management with MBAM 2.5 - Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack | Microsoft Learn

    4.The recovery key may be stored in the 3rd management application, or it may exist somewhere like notepad/pdf/USB.You can try looking in these places.

    Best regards,

    Chengxili

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-01-13T03:32:30+00:00

    Unfortunately this is my personal laptop and not connected to any of the networks listed. Is there any other methods I can use still?

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