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How can I find my BitLocker Recovery Key for my Surface Pro 4?

Anonymous
2025-05-30T19:32:55+00:00

I can't find my BitLocker Recovery Key due to pending account security changes, so I have to wait about a month before I can access them. Other than that, I have tried almost every method i've come across online, but none of them seemed to work such as using the Command Prompt after clicking "Skip this drive" on the page and using other questions posted on various forums.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-30T21:17:56+00:00

    Hi,

    I hope you are doing well!. I'm Jhun, an independent advisor. Let me assist you with this. Looks like you've already tried several guide, not use if you already tried the following.

    Maybe you can try checking the following:

    > Your Microsoft Account

    Visit: https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

    I realize you mentioned pending security changes, but it’s worth confirming from a different device or browser just in case.

    > Check any paperwork, USB drives, or saved text files you may have created during the original setup.

    > If your Surface was ever signed into a work or school account, your IT admin may be able to retrieve the key from their system.

    Sometimes the key may have been backed up to a different Microsoft account, if you’ve used more than one, it’s worth checking them too.

    If those are not available, best bet is to wait for the security restriction on your account to lift and and once you regain access, be sure to retrieve and save that recovery key in a safe place for future peace of mind.

    Best Regards.

    Jhun

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