In Windows 11/10 and TPM 2.0 now, the BitLocker PIN length was increased to 6 characters. Also, the TPM 2.0 lockout period is greater than the default when a PIN is changed.

Input the BitLocker recovery key. Wait until the unlock period expires, and then enter the correct PIN. Reinstall the operating system, and then reset the TPM chip.

Have a dell laptop is windows ten pro. Had turned on bitlocker on a while back again as i like it because everytime i turn on laptop, i need to enter the bitlocker pin and then the windows ten ...

There are three ways to pass the Bitlocker Recovery screen. The first is to enter a recovery password. This password, anywhere between 8 to 256 characters long, must be set in advance, so you'll ...

First off, I'm running Windows 8.1 and I don't have a TPM. I know all about going under the local Group Policy and disabling the TPM requirement. That's fine, I understand that aspect of it. Where ...

MBAM 1.0 included a Recovery Portal that the help desk could use for PIN resets, and BitLocker recovery issues, but it still required that the user call the help desk for assistance.

If you don’t know the password or PIN you used to set up BitLocker, that’s where the recovery key comes into the picture. It’s basically your digital life preserver.