Doing so allows you to create an offline backup of the recovery key, preventing any unauthorized access. To back up a recovery key to a USB storage device, choose “Save to a USB flash drive” in the ...

During BitLocker’s initial configuration, users are prompted to select a destination for the recovery key. They might have stored it on a USB device, so if this is the case, plug the USB device ...

After installing Windows 11, many users usually start using the system without checking important default settings. While the ...

All BitLocker keys associated with your account are stored there, and you can access them by logging in to the recovery site. Step 1: Navigate to the Microsoft Bitlocker recovery page .

The second and most common way to bypass the BitLocker Recovery screen is using a recovery key. This key is 48 digits long and can be found in whichever source you used to activate BitLocker.

Last time I covered an introduction to BitLocker, the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) and what TPM does to assist in keeping your system secure. This time I'm writing about the most important aspect of ...

Your BitLocker recovery key is crucial. Let’s say you use BitLocker Drive Encryption to store your files and you later experience a problem with your PC and need that recovery key.