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BitLocker recovery key saved my PC after an update locked me out. Here’s how I used the recovery key from my Microsoft account to unlock encrypted drives.

To fix the “Cannot install Windows, BitLocker Drive Encryption is enabled on selected partition” error, suspend BitLocker via Settings or Control Panel, or use your recovery key to unlock the ...

I've been working with CIS to improve their BitLocker config, but you're correct that even their v4.0 Intune Benchmark has "Do not allow 256-bit recovery key". The documentation has been updated now, ...

Microsoft’s recent directive that BitLocker be turned on by default in Windows 11 caused some consternation in the PC world. What is BitLocker and why do I need it?

Facepalm: BitLocker is a full volume encryption feature introduced by Microsoft with Windows Vista. The technology can apparently keep users' data safe thanks to AES and other advanced encryption ...

38C3: BitLocker encryption of Windows 11 bypassed without opening the PC Two years after a loophole was supposedly fixed, it can still be used to decrypt BitLocker-protected hard disks in Windows 11 ...

Both BitLocker Drive Encryption modes above support using 128-bit or 256-bit cipher strength. To enable BitLocker encryption in Windows, open the Control Panel and select ‘System and Security’.

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.