How do I find my BitLocker password in Windows 10?
If you forget your password, look for the recovery key ID in the BitLocker Encryption Options Control Panel application. Select Unlock Drive and then click I cannot remember my password. The BitLocker Encryption Options application will then display a recovery key ID that you provide to Help Desk.Jun 24, 2020
What if I lost BitLocker recovery key?
If you lost Bitlocker recovery key, there is no way to recover it. Unless you have a backup of it somewhere, for example in Active Directory (if you have setup it). Press the Windows key + X to open the Power User menu. Select “Command Prompt (Admin)“.Sep 21, 2017
Is recovery key the same as BitLocker key?
BitLocker recovery key (or Microsoft recovery key) is generated when a drive is encrypted using BitLocker. The recovery key can be used to unlock/decrypt the encrypted drive if the user forgets or loses his/her password.Nov 2, 2021
Where is BitLocker recovery key with recovery key ID?
When they start the recovery process, the Bitlocker recovery key ID for operating system drive is displayed on the BitLocker recovery screen. For data drives the BitLocker recovery key ID is displayed when users click on More options and then on Enter recovery key in the wizard to unlock a BitLocker encrypted drive.
What if I can't find the BitLocker recovery key?
If you are unable to locate a required BitLocker recovery key and are unable to revert a configuration change that might have caused it to be required, you'll need to reset your device using one of the Windows 10 recovery options. Resetting your device will remove all of your files.Sep 8, 2021