Removed Bitlocker password - need recovery key


  1. Posts : 4
    Windows 8
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    Removed Bitlocker password - need recovery key


    Hi, I removed the Bitlocker password simply by hitting "Remove Passoword" on the right-click menu on the disk in Computer. Now I need the recovery key, but since I formated the USB-drive I had stored the recovery key on I'm stuck.

    Do I have to format my Bitlocked drive?
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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  3. Posts : 4
    Windows 8
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Thank you, I'll take a look at that link. A lot of information there.
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  4. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #4

    If it doesn't help, you may well be faced with a format and reinstall.
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  5. Posts : 4
    Windows 8
    Thread Starter
       #5

    A quick question: Where can I find "Active users and computers" in Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit?
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  6. Posts : 37
    Win7 32 bit
       #6

    Right-click "My Computer" > "Manage" > "Local Users and Groups" in the left-pane. But if you can crack your bitlocker without the key, let me know because my key is worthless then.

    Certificate keys are like car keys. Keep a spare.
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  7. Posts : 4
    Windows 8
    Thread Starter
       #7

    I found a Windows-backup on one of my harddrives so all of my files are now back. But if you format the drive and then use recovery-software you probably have a chance to get some files out of it. If Bitlocker is that stupid.
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