🔐 BitLocker Unlocking
BitLocker is a feature in Windows that encrypts the data on the system drive. BitLocker ensures that the data is protected and only accessible to those authorized to access it.
1️⃣ Open a web browser on another computer or smart device
🌐 https://account.microsoft.com/account
2️⃣ 🔑 Sign in with your email and password.
⭐ Use the same Microsoft account that was used to activate BitLocker on the locked computer. ⭐
3️⃣ Select the device under Devices for which you are retrieving the key
💻Microsoft account desktop view
📱If retrieving the key on a mobile device, the page will look like this:
Microsoft account mobile device view
4️⃣ Click on Manage Recovery Keys
🛠️🔍 Device Details and Manage recovery keys option
5️⃣ Select the appropriate BitLocker key.
🗝️BitLocker Recovery screen
BitLocker Recovery keys
6️⃣ Unlock the computer using the key🔓
BitLocker Recovery screen with recovery key