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I have a recovery key ID but not getting BitLocker recovery

V S SONAWANE 0 Reputation points
2025-10-10T12:37:27.7833333+00:00

I have dell laptop and it is having start up issue with error and asking for BitLocker recovery code which is not available from any of mentioned source . Recovery key ID first 8 digits is removed PII

Need help to get Bitlocker recovery key

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  1. DaveM121 795.1K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2025-10-10T13:26:41.5433333+00:00

    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, there is no other method avaialble to locate the associated Bitlocker Recovery Key, 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 laptop?

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

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