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Bitlocker key code doesn't show up for 5th PC
I’m working with a computer that’s currently displaying the BitLocker recovery screen. I’ve logged into the associated Microsoft account and confirmed the device using its serial number. The account shows five registered devices, but when I attempt to…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-11-05T15:32:00.44+00:00
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Bruce Coane
0
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answered 2025-11-10T15:49:43.4633333+00:00
Bruce Coane
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assign bit locker code to one of my 5 devices
I can log into my account and I see my 5 devices but there is only one bit locker that has a code. How do I get codes assigned to my other devices
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-11-03T22:33:55.5266667+00:00
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John Quackenbush
0
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edited the question 2025-11-10T03:23:58.9833333+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
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Moderator
1 answer
Accessing my recovery key
It's been about 3 to 4 days since I received the BitLocker blue screen. Today I figured out how to get my recovery key. The problem I am having is that I changed the phone number to my new number. I apparently have to wait 30 days before I get in to get…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-06-19T21:55:20.5633333+00:00
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Christina Briggs
5
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edited the question 2025-11-10T03:22:57.8766667+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
1 answer
bitlocker recovery doesnt work -how do I recovery key for specific drive
I can retrieve codes for all my family members but the recovery key will not unlock one specific computer drive. is there a way to reset or update keys or is this because it was never set up.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-11-02T16:50:59.1933333+00:00
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Wilbert Scott
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commented 2025-11-06T05:13:29.9033333+00:00
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Joseph Tran
3,805
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Bitlocker enabled awaiting activaton - will not save a bitlocker key - no choice but manage- bde off c:
The computer (HP) with windows 10 was found to have bitlocker enabled, It says awaiting activation and encrypt drive, although it appears to alredy be encrypted to acronis.. The user space was encrypted according to manage-bde -status but its not…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-11-04T19:10:12.7633333+00:00
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chris fourfiftyone
0
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answered 2025-11-04T20:03:47.06+00:00
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Domic Vo
9,860
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
There is no bitlocker recovery key available and I can't access the computer or reset it without it
A new team member's new laptop is locked and requires a bitlocker key. When we log into his microsoft account online and select his laptop in devices, it says 'No bitlocker recovery key found for this device.' When logging into the admin portal we also…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-11-03T13:24:02.63+00:00
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Katy
0
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edited the question 2025-11-04T01:26:14.8166667+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Bitlocker is not accepting its own recovery key. Says "The key doesn't match this drive"
Hey, On my windows laptop when my external hard drive was plugged in. I have been promoted to encrypt my hard drive. Once the setup is done it asked me to enter the password to unlock the hard drive. Inspite of entering the right password it still…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-10-29T10:32:30.4433333+00:00
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Harshil Kyada
0
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answered 2025-11-03T06:53:49.7333333+00:00
Harshil Kyada
0
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3 answers
Wndows Bitlocker recovery key support. urgent
Bitlocker recovery key urgentMy computer doesn't allow me to proceed further wthout btlocer recovery ey. Need to resolve ths ssue and need an urgent support. Bitlocker recovery key is not working and need an alternative to recover for the business…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-09-22T15:35:42.7066667+00:00
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Veera V
0
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answered 2025-10-31T01:16:49.17+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
Bitlocker always prompt even after key in and reboot after Windows 11 Upgrade from 23H2 to 24H2
Hi Microsoft Support, I'm a Windows Administrator in a company. I'm using Ivanti EPM to manage the endpoint of all users. Currently, I'm rolling out Windows 11(23H2) to 24H2 Upgrade. However, bit locker prompts and after key in the bit locker key, it…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-10-30T10:23:30.14+00:00
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Sherwin Kabigting Buenaventura
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answered 2025-10-30T17:36:29.8433333+00:00
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Arkadiusz Plona
0
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1 answer
I need my bitlock for my windows
I need my account ******@gmail.com for my bitlock
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-10-23T11:47:36.6933333+00:00
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Nils Weber
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edited an answer 2025-10-24T04:52:20+00:00
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Chen Tran
3,450
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
If I am missing Bitlocker keys and upon restart it is asking for them, can I safe mode restart and restore to before this issue occured?
Our small business was hit by a power surge last night. One of the computers went to the Bitlocker page upon restart. Unfortunately, I have no record of having set this computer up with Bitlocker. Would it be possible to restart the computer and boot it…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-10-22T19:10:34.69+00:00
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Rex Porter
20
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accepted 2025-10-22T22:15:29.77+00:00
Rex Porter
20
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Win 10 Pro partially unreadable - how to recover
Hi, I have partially unreadable Win10 Pro For Refurb PCs product key, that I require after HDD failure (no digital key available etc). Last 3 characters of the key have rubbed out from wear and tear at the bottom of the laptop.. How do I go about…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-10-14T12:43:06.7733333+00:00
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Lukee the Wookie
20
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accepted 2025-10-14T15:57:06.2933333+00:00
Lukee the Wookie
20
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1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
Windows 11 device giving error when manula Sync attempted
Error on Windows 11 system when Sync attemped via Sign-in options and Accounts "Sync could not be initiated 0x82ac000b" Ay ideas how to rectify ? Device co-managed in Hybrid envirnoment - shows in Intune as compliant and enabled. Has…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-10-07T06:54:14.7133333+00:00
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Graham Duffy
100
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accepted 2025-10-07T14:33:54.06+00:00
Graham Duffy
100
Reputation points
1 answer
bitlock recovery key not found
Hello IT team, I need urgent assistance unlocking a BitLocker-protected D drive on my device. Problem summary BitLocker recovery screen is displayed for Drive D: and requests the 48-digit recovery key. Key ID shown: B45DB7B2 Numeric Password:[mod:…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-09-16T22:02:34.55+00:00
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Sardar Adil Jamil
0
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answered 2025-09-17T01:17:26.57+00:00
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Harry Phan
8,495
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Windows 11 product key
Hello, Within my company we have purchased windows 11 Pro full version that I don't have a Product key for one of my computers. I need to find out what that product key is so my IT department can reopen our computer.
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-09-11T16:28:31.86+00:00
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samantha
0
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answered 2025-09-11T17:01:38.7666667+00:00
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Quinnie Quoc
6,235
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
1 answer
Systems prompt for BitLocker recovery key after power failure.
After power failure several systems prompt for the BitLocker recovery key. There is an option to skip this drive, and the system will boot without the key. This isn't a big problem except for the remote worker trying to connect to their systems…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-08-18T18:44:57.61+00:00
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Chuck Frost
41
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answered 2025-08-19T08:34:43.49+00:00
Quinnie Quoc
6,235
Reputation points
Independent Advisor
2 answers
No option to downgrade Windows 10 LTSC 2021 to LTSC 2015
Hi all, I need a Windows 10 LTSC 2015 license for a system which the existing RAID hard disk failed, and I do not have the license key backup. Refer to previous post as follow, I would be able to downgrade the LTSC 2021 to LTSC 2015. However, after…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
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Im locked out of my computer at work but didn’t bitlocker enabled and i NEED to unlock computer, is there any other way to get a recovery key without having to restart the computer!
The computer i was for work, at work, is totally locked out and says i need a recovery key to unlock it- bur I couldn’t find it anywhere through mobile. Searching more, it says the bitlocker needed to be enabled and it was not enabled so i ahve no way of…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2025-07-18T16:08:43.0733333+00:00
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Kaylee Johnson
0
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edited an answer 2025-07-30T06:51:21.9066667+00:00
Brian Huynh (WICLOUD CORPORATION)
700
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
3 answers
Bitlocker Encryption frozen and drive un-accessable
Whilst upgrading from a Dell desktop PC to a new Dell desktop PC. The old PC running Windows 11 had 2 drives: a SSD boot drive and a mechanical HDD full of data I wanted to transfer. I was copying data from the HDD to the new PC across a network using…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2024-09-23T16:40:45+00:00
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Anonymous
edited an answer 2025-06-11T10:49:56.71+00:00
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JuliaMarvin
17,150
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Volunteer Moderator
5 answers
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Everytime I boot up my pc, I get the bitlocker recovery screen, after I enter the key, I can't sign in because it says I have to set up a pin.
I have a 24 version of All-in-one PC, recently it all started with me messing around Services app and turning off two of the listed in the Services app which I forgot unfortunately, then restarted my PC which caused an issue when I logged in so I turned…
Windows for business | Windows Client for IT Pros | Devices and deployment | Recovery key
asked 2024-11-09T18:31:42+00:00
Anonymous
answered 2025-02-28T07:31:26+00:00
Anonymous