This, along with the fact that entering the correct 48-digit key is a bit tricky as there are several to choose from, can make the process of getting your PC back online a bit of a headache.

This recovery key can be used after, say, ... BitLocker uses a fast symmetric algorithm (by default 128-bit AES in XTS mode in the current version of Windows 10) ...

In some documents I've seen the recovery password stored on a USB device referred to as the recovery key. Whatever it's called, it's essentially the same thing – the string of numbers needed to get ...

BitLocker and Device Encryption are critical tools for protecting a PC’s data from thieves. Here’s everything you need to know about the encryption technologies built into Windows 10 and 11.