Drive d: was auto-bitlocked

Dietrich Lausberg 20 Reputation points
2026-06-08T11:39:14.06+00:00

I recently changed my drive D: with an older drive on my WIN10 system. All the drives were not bitlocked. Last week I discovered, that D: was bitlocked - obviously automaticly and without notification. I was then able to find the key in my microsoft account and to unlock the drive.

However today my drive was bitlocked again and now there is no more key on microsoft.com. What can I do?

Dietrich

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Files, folders, and storage
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DaveM121 935.7K Reputation points Independent Advisor
2026-06-08T12:13:35.8133333+00:00

If your drive is encrypted with Bitlocker, the only place the Bitlocker Recovery key is automatically stored is on the associated Microsoft account on the link below, be sure to check any Microsoft account that may have been used on the PC and also any work or school account that may be linked to the PC.

(Note, even if your device does not show on the Microsoft account, the Bitlocker Recovery Key may still be available on this link)

https://account.microsoft.com/devices/recoverykey

Are you able to find the Bitlocker Recovery Key on any account that may have been used or linked to the PC?

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  1. Dietrich Lausberg 20 Reputation points
    2026-06-09T15:18:36.74+00:00

    yes, found the key - issue solved

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