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.

Learn how to get a 48-digit Bitlocker Recovery Key from CMD without Microsoft Account. Follow these steps to access your encrypted hard drive with your Bitlocker key.

Windows will prompt you to back up your BitLocker recovery key and suspend encryption before updating the BIOS for your own safety.

How to use Bitlocker correctly: ・ Back up the key: When you activate BitLocker (usually automatically with Windows Pro or Business), a recovery key is generated.