bitlocker recovery

Question

how to find my bitlocker key on another computer

how to find my bitlocker key on another computer

Answer 1

Have you looked into the Microsoft account here to see if it is stored there? https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

If you set it up with school or work account, it is worth checking here as well https://aka.ms/aadrecoverykey sign in with your work/school email credential in that case.

Any chance your laptop was purchased used, or already set up for you? Or was it gifted? Or have you set it up with a different account at first? The key is stored with the very Microsoft account used to set up the computer for the first time, even if you had got rid of that account and set it up with a different account. So, if your computer was set up by anyone at the store you bought it from, it would be that person's account.

I assume you don't remember opting out of not saving it in Microsoft account, and saving it to a local file instead? That's another possibility.

If you can't find it at all, there's really no way to go around it. Your only option is to do a clean install of Windows.

Answer 2

To find your BitLocker recovery key on another computer, you can follow these steps:

1. Microsoft Account: If you saved your BitLocker recovery key to your Microsoft account, you can retrieve it by visiting the Find my BitLocker recovery key page. Log in with the Microsoft account that was used to encrypt the drive.
2. Active Directory: If your device is domain-joined, you may be able to get the recovery key from your organization's Active Directory. Contact your IT department for assistance.
3. USB Flash Drive: If you saved the recovery key on a USB flash drive, insert the drive into the locked device and follow the instructions to unlock it.
4. Printed Copy: If you printed the recovery key, locate the printed document and use the key to unlock your drive.
5. Helpdesk Recovery: If you don’t have access to the recovery key through the above methods, your helpdesk may be able to assist you in retrieving the key if your device is managed by your organization.

Make sure to keep your recovery key in a safe place to avoid future access issues.