Finding a lost Bitlocker Recovery Key (Superseded)
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- Опубліковано 11 сер 2017
- Video superseded following feedback by: • Finding a lost Bitlock...
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Following a lot of comments about where the Bitlocker Recovery Key is stored, this video looks at the options for storing Bitlocker Recovery Keys, and hopefully will help you identify where you stored yours.
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Thanks man. I almost got a heart attack when I couldn't find my recovery key, but the link of one drive made it successfull. Thank you.
Thank youuuu soooo muchhhhh, this morning the recovery bitlocker thing popped up and i was like goodbye laptop, tysm
Wow thanks so much for this video. I couldn’t find my recovery key for months but the one drive link was what worked for me. Thanks so much !
No problem @MelaninMakeup. Always love hearing when this helps someone out.. Thanks keying me know
Man thanks a lot you saved my pc I love you
OMG thank you so much! I’ve found my recovery key! I’ve spent weeks lookouts other video for how to skip with no solution! Now I got it the right way! Thank you so much! We need people like you
Thanks Cherifa, I love your comment, and really appreciate the thanks. I quietly pull together videos on anything I feel maybe useful (usually on technology given I've spent a career working with the stuff!). Feel free to spread the word as I'm always up for more subscribers, and ideas of topics that would be helpful... comments like yours make it all worth while!
@@Artexic I definitely will!! You can count on me! I'm studying computer science, but didn't know anything about this! super helpful
Thank you,
Thuis video helps me to recover this issue.
Thank you so much this video saved my laptop.
Thank you! The „onedrive” link got me out of the trouble I got in when resetting my ThinkPad.
Great to hear that hugbear! Thanks for leaving a comment to let me know. It's always nice to hear when a video has helped someone out.
the link worked for me. Thank you so much.
Thank you so much! I thought my computer was going to be unusable.
Thank you very much! The instructions on windows 10 were incorrect and I had been trying for over an hour before finding your vid. thanks again
No problem at all TheRodystyle... glad to hear it helped you.
Success! thanks your video really helped :)
Thank you so much! You're an angel 😄
No problem at all Norah. Glad the video helped!
Artexic - great video and help. Think our problem was my daughter bought Dell XPS13 at John Lewis with WIN10 preloaded - who by?. Not aware of the recovery bitkey/code protocols, no-one told us what that code was. Machine broke, she's on 2nd replacement device, and off course we got locked out without the bitlocker key after a recent "sent away to Dell for repair" (so we couldn't learn the key via windows). Several days of angst but breakthru was she just been able to locate details from MSoft account & it's fixed. All because of the belief I got from your video. Many thanks. THINKS: Dell repair replaced the motherboard, so that's (I assume) a hardware/configuration change ?? - maybe her PIN might struggle (so we need the 'double reboot' with key suspended method, eh??
Thank you so much brother
Thank you literally saving my life 🥰
Thank You boss Thank You. for your video. I was able to recover
Always great to hear one of my videos has helped out. Thanks for the feedback, glad it worked for you Abj!
Hello. I have someting to ask. A few years ago, I did bitlocker to one of my files but I didn't know I have to make Recovery key(id) to unlock them. And I have changed my computer, and I tried to unlockt them, I couldn't succeed. Someone said "If you didn't make recovery key on the computer where you did bitlocker, you can't unlock them on other computers. You have no choice but to give up the files" But the files are really really important to me and I just didn't know, and I wasn't noticed that I have to make recovery key!! Can I unlock them with your method?
Great video . Helped all I had to do.was sign in to my Microsoft account . And my key was right there ..
Is its necessary to update group policy after Installing mbam cLient?
Thanks a lot bro, u saved me
ThinkPad X1 Carbon 5th gen.
The windows does not boot, it asks for the bitlocker recovery key. Just blue screen
I gave up on rescueing the data, just want to reset the original factory state. But I'm asked for the recovery key for that as well.
The device has not been registered with my MS account. I created local accounts during the install, did not use my online MS account. I did not set up OneDrive, either.
What is the way of reverting back to the factory state?
Thanks!
That's the same thing for me ! What did you do ?
bro the laptop that was given to me need Bitlocker Rocovery.. i dont have account for that its still possible to open the laptop ? i cant even reset it
i have lost recovery key and bitlock passwod.i have not use any email id..so can i get the key back?
Thank you!
Thank you very much, I’ve been at this for days.
Bit locker encryption main d aur e drive show nii ho rhi naa hi lock lg rha tell me what to do
When i installed a new harddrive in my laptop i pater for Windows 10 home but It automatically updated to windows 10 pro.
I got no option to save a bitlocker key, and Iam locked out of my computer, pls help.
I don't know how you get the key tho on mine
Haha I soooo took a picture of it! Will store it on my google drive, email and cloud for the future 😂😂😂
Nice tip... thanks Tinti C
Tinti C i’m so fucking jealous
THX, onedrive was the solution.
In my case, i've saved the recovery key into my drive, and i cant acces that key because i have no more acces to my laptop, any idea ?
Same
My recovery key is lost...and it is prompting during auto-updating of window..please tell me solution
when i try do search bit locker it dont show up please help
I got my key love you
my tablet laptop is closed and when im open it its says bitlocker recovery key and i forgott it, now i cant open and i cant fix it
Hi Triwin GR, I'm sorry to hear that, it's not nice when locked out by full disk encryption. The latest version of this video is ua-cam.com/video/AZlGZLDWnIQ/v-deo.html If this doesn't help you track down the recovery key, I'm afraid it isn't likely you will be able to get in.
I assume you have powered down the laptop and that it continues to ask for a Recovery Key. Bitlocker does this following certain BIOS/UEFI changes, and well has hardware changes.
I've never tried brute force software against Bitlocker, and don't hold a lot of hope up that it would work (protection like TPM is likely to prevent it), but this is the first I would naturally try myself: www.elcomsoft.com/edpr.html
Best of luck to you. Unfortunately there is no simple backdoor, but do make sure you've checked all options in the video as lots of people find there key was backed up to OneDrive or similar.
to summarize go to the website that is already stated on the screen you are trying to get out of. If that didn't work then this video can not help you. He basically tells you various ways of saving the key.
What if you still do not find it after all this...?
If i do format and insatiling new windows OS .. the Bitlocker disappear? Or i can't do formate ?
Ali, formatting the drive will destroy all data, and the Bitlocker setup. Personally I tend to choose to delete the partition and force the installer to recreate, but a format should be good enough too.
It goes without saying (but I'll say it to be sure!), you'll lose all data on the drive, so be sure that you've backed up anything you need first.
Artexic no proplem i don't need the data on the pc all i need my pc works agine with new windows instaltion
Thank you soooooooooooooooooooooooo much. i got my keys back. xo
i forgot where i saved the recovery key how can i know could u plz ans
Kaira, the video shows you the only options I'm aware of. The updated version of the video is here: ua-cam.com/video/AZlGZLDWnIQ/v-deo.html
If you're confident that you saved the recovery key somewhere but have lost it (e.g. it's encrypted on the disk), and the other options don't work for you, then the only remaining option I know about is to about to brute force the password. I've never tried such software myself, and don't hold a lot of hope up that it would work, but this is the first I would naturally try myself: www.elcomsoft.com/edpr.html
I would suggest to exhaust all other options before putting your faith in such tools. I'm not a big fan of Microsoft, but Bitlocker does seem to be well secured.
Thanks
i lost my recovery key and i don't remember the password.....so therir s still chance to open the drive????
I Found my recovery key in my Microsoft Account But it is not working while i use it in my device to reset.
help me to solve this Problem
Hello Artexic . actually i have External Drive and locked with Bitlocker now i forget the password and also don't have bitlocker key
can you please help me
Hi Kalwar, an external drive should be no different to an internal in that the key will have been offered to be saved to the same locations. It is quite likely you would have saved it to your internal drive I would imagine.
It maybe worth watching my updated video (ua-cam.com/video/AZlGZLDWnIQ/v-deo.html) and checking those same locations. Unfortunately there is no master key or way of clearing Bitlocker pins, it is true full disk encryption, so you will need to track down the Recovery Key or pin.
Hi I bought a laptop from eBay and it’s asking for a bitlocker key is there anyway I can use the laptop “ unlock the drive “ ?
Mutasim, if you don't have the Bitlocker pin or Recovery Key, you won't be able to get to the current data on the drive.
If you bought the laptop with the intention of using the Windows installation that is on it, then you will need to contact the seller for these details.
If however you were planning to install your own operating system, then you can just format the drive to remove Bitlocker (and lose all current data on the laptop), and install the operating system of your choice.
In my job, I use the free Ubuntu installation media (via USB key), and choose to Try Ubuntu (doesn't install it, just boots into Ubuntu directly from the key). From here, I use GParted to delete the current partitions of a hard drive that was locked. This way you can reboot the PC and install the Operating System of your choice.
@@Artexic Hi Friend , Can u tell me if I can throw away the encrypted hard drive and put a new drive with New Os , will that boot my laptop, or does it also locks the BIOS as well ?
@@samratpaul25 actually, if you're happy losing the data you can wipe the current drive and use it instead of buying a new one. Days will be lost but of you're happy to wipe you can wipe it.
Use a boot USB stick or CD to boot a program that can wipe drives. I believe the Windows setup should offer option to delete the current partition(s). If not download something like Ubuntu, which has Disks as a program that will delete the partitions for you
@UCCQ4PuAWhexe-BPJ-LlXB6g Yes friend , I have given up hope of the data long ago . In fact I gave hope of ever using my old laptop also. I accidentally / luckily i came across ur video .
@@Artexic Dear, I do have a live ubuntu stick, I must try to actually install it on this laptop 👍
Came here looking for an answer on how to shut this off or skip it, didn't get the answer." Find the key, or take to manufacturer".
Sorry to hear that TheEdisse. Bitlocker is an enterprise grade encryption solution, with no simple bypass methods... Something that is great until you find yourself locked out.
For clarity I never recommend people to contact their manufacturer (they too have no secret bypass or master key), I simply remind people of the process they would have been through in encrypting, which helps many people to track down their recovery key. Sorry it wasn't able to help you.
I stuck stuck... bro literly i cant understand any thing you tell please help me... i lock my drives in windows 10 and i remember my pass 100%but when i install win 8 on my pc it req pasword to open the drive and i just write the password which i taken on win 10 it says that pass is incorect
MyTech Planet, don't panic... Bitlocker comes in different versions. I believe Win8 has an older version than Win10, hence it is not able to read the drive.
You will need to upgrade to Win10 again to read the drive. If you really want to use Win8 going forward (I'm not a Microsoft fan, but Win10 definitely beats Win8 for me), then:
1. Upgrade to Win10 again (sorry!)
2. Unencrypt the drive in Win10
3. Re-install Win8
4. Re-encrypt the drive in Win8
If you didn't use TPM in the encryption, you maybe able to unencrypt the drive by plugging it into another PC that is running Win10, but that is a big "if".
I hope that helps you get your data back.
Bro thanks for your guide but before your guide i work same method that you tell when i upgrade again my window to win 10 it doesnt required bilocker... Thanks....
No problem, glad to hear you got there!
I got a laptop from someone I have no way of getting into it as need the bitlocker key the person tried their Microsoft account but it says there's no recovery key I'm sooo stuck
Same here but ReliableJosh on lG helped me and i was able to access all datas again
Wouldn't it be easier to use the cmd to do the process of getting the recovery bitlocker rather than the onedrive.com. I mean you put that in your other video.
Totally agree. I marked this video as superseded when i created the other video (UA-cam doesn't allow updating of videos unfortunately. I left this one as it seems to get ranked differently so helps lots on onedrive based codes who wouldn't find the other video. I've been testing some bitlocker cracking tools so may add a further update at some point to reflect that final resort option. Thanks for watching and getting involved in the comments.
Gies i had forget my bitlocker password ..and now i need to open it but i cant....so anybody knows recovery no of 42 digits plz send me the reply
I'm trying to run a windows repair but it actually blocks me with bitlocker. Can't even do a repair!
It worked perfect... I recovered the key on my onedrive.
Glad to hear it Gene. The Onedrive backup of a bitlocker key is one of the features Microsoft quietly rolled out that is actually incredibly usual! Thanks for commenting, it's always great to hear when this advice helps someone.
What happens if no recovery key?
Jan, I'm afraid that if you really can't find the recovery key in any of these locations, the strength of Bitlocker makes it very unlikely that you will crack it.
I've never tried brute force software against Bitlocker, and don't hold a lot of hope up that it would work (protection like TPM is likely to prevent it), but I've pointed a few people at this product as the first I would naturally try myself: www.elcomsoft.com/edpr.html
Hi Artexic, thanks for letting me know. It seems it was full of 'bad sectors' so I replaced it. Thank goodness for having a backup. Regards, Jan.
Thanks for coming back and letting me know Jan. I hope you managed to recover your data from the drive or a suitable backup.
Awww thank you!!! Found it with my Microsoft account on the link you gave. Www.onedrive.com/recoverykey
thanks this helps me
Same! 😁
Me too! Thank you so much!
Me too! The link I got when I googled didn’t work and I was near tears after searching for it for hours. I should have watched this video first. Thank you!
So the password we set while setting up Bitlocker is not they "key" we can use when our USB or whatever doesnt work anymore? Nice, lol, i thought thats exactly it.
So wtf does the password do then?
Better save the recovery key instead of the password then !?
I'm with you, it seems odd. The password is the fast way in, the key is a slow but more reliable way it seems. It's such a shame Bitlocker is pushed out without the knowledge of how important the key is
what is the sense of encrypting hard driver and set hard passwords if there is recovery key printed somewhere, and anybody like police can easly unlock computer
I have recovery key id I want recovery key how can I get plz ans. me
Hi Meghal, as stated in the video, I'm not aware of any reliable way around Bitlocker. You'll need to work out where you saved, wrote down or printed the Recovery Key to. The nature of the Bitlocker process should mean that you have saved this somewhere.
Best of luck.
Artexic I have recovery key but it is saved in C drive and c drive is locked. when I am turn on my laptop, then laptop need recovery key how can I get, I don't have recovery key plz solve my problem
Sorry Meghal, I don't offer phone based technical support. It sounds like you have no option to recover the key as it is encrypted itself. It is worth considering whether it may have been backed up as part of any cloud backups you perform. I'm afraid I don't know of any reliable method to break the BitLocker encryption, which is effectively what you would need to do, if your recovery key isn't stored anywhere other than in the encrypted area of your drive.
I enter my key and my laptop just beeped and turned off...
Hi I am having trouble with bitlocker on my windows 10 pc. I lost my recovery key and I can't get access to my pc. I have tried to reset my pc several times , but it won't reset. My recovery key ID : BE9C2BFA - 898E-45EB-B499-F60652B8FFF9.
chamsin chamalie if you still need help, let me know
I have the same problem, would you like to help
OMG ONEDRIVE
I love you, legit thought I'd have to hard reset my laptop. The onedrive.com/recoverykey link worked perfectly
please don't ever make any videos
Ouch! I'd appreciate any specific feedback you have Hussain. My videos seem to help lots of people, so I don't intend to stop just yet 😀. Happy to bear in mind any feedback you may have though.
Hope you found what you were looking for in other videos.
Slow, pedantic, patronising, gave exacly the same info that hundreds of MS pages give, and is of no use whatsoever.