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Issues with QuestionBitlocker Recovery?

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Balguren
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06-03-2021, 08:30 PM
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Hi Experts,
We have a Windows 11 domain joined machine with BitLocker enabled on C and D Drives using Startup PIN. Recently, due to operating system issues, we reformatted the partition and reinstalled the OS.
Problem: After reinstalling, the D Drive stays BitLocker locked. We don’t have the recovery key available—both in file and Active Directory—as the computer was removed from Active Directory and joined with the same name. Additionally, the manage-bde password command displays an incorrect password. The AD recycle option isn’t active, leaving us without a solution. Is there any way to unlock the partition since the domain remains the same? We’ve also tried setting up the same PIN, but it’s not working either.
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Balguren
06-03-2021, 08:30 PM #1

Hi Experts,
We have a Windows 11 domain joined machine with BitLocker enabled on C and D Drives using Startup PIN. Recently, due to operating system issues, we reformatted the partition and reinstalled the OS.
Problem: After reinstalling, the D Drive stays BitLocker locked. We don’t have the recovery key available—both in file and Active Directory—as the computer was removed from Active Directory and joined with the same name. Additionally, the manage-bde password command displays an incorrect password. The AD recycle option isn’t active, leaving us without a solution. Is there any way to unlock the partition since the domain remains the same? We’ve also tried setting up the same PIN, but it’s not working either.

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damo_chelsea
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06-05-2021, 02:08 AM
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Nope, when you enable Bitlocker on a drive and lose the key, it's all gone. BitLocker is designed to protect data effectively, but if you can't recover it, the only option is to wipe the drive and start fresh. If you have access to the associated account, upload the recovery key to that Microsoft account—it should be available. Here’s the link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-w...6f5ab347d6. Otherwise, just note the data loss and move forward. Good luck!
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damo_chelsea
06-05-2021, 02:08 AM #2

Nope, when you enable Bitlocker on a drive and lose the key, it's all gone. BitLocker is designed to protect data effectively, but if you can't recover it, the only option is to wipe the drive and start fresh. If you have access to the associated account, upload the recovery key to that Microsoft account—it should be available. Here’s the link: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...-w...6f5ab347d6. Otherwise, just note the data loss and move forward. Good luck!

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