Windows is asking for a BitLocker recovery key at startup
BitLocker is a security feature that encrypted your drive. The key is saved in your Microsoft account. Sign into your account on another device and you can retrieve it in 2 minutes.
BitLocker encrypts your hard drive and requires a recovery key when it detects a change — a hardware swap, a BIOS update, or a Windows update can all trigger it. The key is almost always saved automatically to the Microsoft account linked to your computer. Retrieving it takes just a few minutes on another device.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Trying to guess the key or skipping digits — the full 48-digit key is required exactly
- Wiping the drive before exhausting all recovery options
Signs you need professional help
- Recovery key not found in Microsoft account, work account, USB, or printed
- Key was found but BitLocker keeps prompting after each restart
- Work device and IT administrator is unavailable
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