I have reloaded my PC with Windows 11.

Question

but i cannot now start the system because System is asking for a Bitlocker key, which this system has not got one How can I get back to normal running!!

Answer 1

When Windows 11 is installed, Bitlocker encryption is now enabled by default, even in the Home version of Windows 11, if your drive is encrypted with Bitlocker, the only place the Bitlocker Recovery key is automatically stored is on the associated Microsoft account on the link below, be sure to check any Microsoft account that may have been used on the PC and also any work or school account that may be linked to the PC.

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

Are you able to find the Bitlocker Recovery Key on any account that may have been used or linked to the PC?

If not, do you have a safe backup of your files, or use a cloud service like OneDrive to sync your files online.

Answer 2

I cannot now reload Win11, as it is asking for a Bitlocker password, but i cannot now start the system as Bitlocker was never enabled, why is it asking for a Bitlocker key, which this system has not. How can I get back to normal running!!